Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Remains out versus Minnesota
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Stewart (calf) has been ruled out ahead of Thursday's game against Minnesota.
Stewart has missed the last 10 contests. Although he has resumed on-court activities, his return date remains a mystery. With Stewart out again, Paul Reed should continue receiving the bulk of the minutes from off the bench behind Jalen Duren.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Starts on-court work
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Stewart (calf) has been cleared to resume on-court basketball activities, Eric Vincent of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Stewart has been battling a strained left calf for nearly two weeks, and he's finally been cleared to begin on-court activities. A return for the 24-year-old doesn't seem imminent, but a return before the postseason seems possible.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Still out with calf strain
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Stewart (calf) is out for Saturday's game against the Timberwolves.
A left calf strain has sidelined Stewart since March 15, though the Pistons are expected to re-evaluate him at some point in the near future. Paul Reed should remain the top backup center Saturday unless Jalen Duren (knee) ends up needing to sit out altogether.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Out at least one more week
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The Pistons announced Tuesday that Stewart has been diagnosed with a Grade 1 left calf strain and will be re-evaluated in one week.
The update isn't especially surprising, given that Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff said Sunday that Stewart was without a clear timeline for a return. Bickerstaff also said Stewart has been playing through the injury recently, but it worsened, so the Pistons opted to shut him down. Until Stewart is cleared to play, Paul Reed should remain in the rotation as the backup to starting center Jalen Duren, while forwards Javonte Green and Ronald Holland could see slightly elevated roles.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Lacks clear timeline for return
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Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff said Sunday that Stewart (calf) is without a definitive timetable to return, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports. "[The left calf strain is] something he's been dealing with. It just had been getting worse. He gutted it out [Friday versus Memphis] and I think you could see he was favoring it late," Bickerstaff said of Stewart's injury.
Stewart was sidelined for Sunday's loss to the Raptors due to the injury, and based on Bickerstaff's comments, the reserve big man looks like he could be at risk of missing the Pistons' entire three-game week. Paul Reed should remain a regular part of the rotation as Jalen Duren's primary backup until Stewart is cleared to play.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Ruled out for Sunday
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Stewart has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Raptors due to a left calf strain.
The calf injury is a new concern for Stewart, and it's not a positive sign that he's being ruled out a day in advance of tipoff. With the 24-year-old big man unavailable, Paul Reed is expected to see increased burn behind Jalen Duren.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Modest production continues
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Stewart produced 10 points (5-10 FG, 0-2 3Pt), four rebounds, one assist and one block across 20 minutes during Friday's 126-110 win over the Grizzlies.
Stewart continues to serve up adequate production, although given the current injury situation in Detroit, managers have likely been disappointed. Despite Ausar Thompson's absence due to an ankle injury, Stewart's playing time has remained steady. In seven games over the past two weeks, he has been nothing more than a top-160 player, averaging 10.4 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.1 blocks in 22.5 minutes per contest over that stretch.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Empty performance in loss
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Stewart chipped in 10 points (2-2 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 5-8 FT) and four rebounds across 20 minutes during Saturday's 107-105 loss to the Nets.
Stewart struggled to find any rhythm, failing to take advantage of what could have been a favorable situation. With Ausar Thompson (ankle) set to miss at least a handful of games, Stewart could find himself moving up in the rotation. While he didn't start Saturday, he could certainly be called upon to move into the opening five should the matchup call for some additional size. Despite this performance, he should at least be on the radar as a short-term addition.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Posts loaded line in loss
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Stewart posted 18 points (4-8 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 7-8 FT), five rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 29 minutes during Thursday's 121-106 loss to the Spurs.
Jalen Duren was limited to 12 minutes in this matchup, but Stewart made the most of his time. The 18-point output was his best scoring mark since Jan. 7, when he had a season-high 31 points in a win over the Bulls. He's now recorded tallies in each of the five major categories in his two outings since returning from a seven-game suspension and should continue to deliver quality minutes off the bench for Detroit. However, his fantasy impact won't be very high due to the nature of his second-unit role.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Returns to action
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Stewart ended Tuesday's 113-109 loss to the Cavaliers with four points (2-4 FG), two rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal over 22 minutes.
This was Stewart's first game back in action after serving his seven-game suspension. He reprised his role as the backup center, pushing Paul Reed completely out of the rotation. Across 49 regular-season appearances, Stewart holds averages of 9.9 points, 5.1 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.7 blocks.
Stewart will be suspended for seven games for his involvement in an altercation with Charlotte's Miles Bridges and Moussa Diabate on Monday, ESPN's Shams Charania reports.
The Pistons were anticipating a lengthy suspension and got one for their backup center after he left the bench to aggressively charge Bridges and Diabate. Jalen Duren will be suspended for a pair of games, making Paul Reed a decent pickup in fantasy hoops for the short term. Stewart will be eligible to return against the Cavaliers on March 3.
Stewart was ejected during the third quarter of Monday's game against Charlotte for his involvement in an altercation, Sam Perley of the Hornets' official site reports. He recorded two points (1-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt) in 11 minutes before exiting.
Stewart appeared to get into it with Miles Bridges, and there could be additional discipline handed down after league officials review the footage further. Stewart and Jalen Duren were ejected with 7:09 remaining in the third, leaving Detroit dangerously thin in the frontcourt.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Retreating to bench Monday
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Stewart is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against Charlotte.
Stewart started in the frontcourt over the previous two games but will return to a bench role Monday with Jalen Duren (knee) cleared to play. Overall, Stewart has come off the bench in 34 of his 47 appearances this season, averaging 9.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.6 blocks and 1.2 assists in 22.2 minutes per contest as a reserve.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Joins starters Thursday
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Stewart is starting Thursday's game against the Wizards.
Stewart will step into the starting five with Tobias Harris (hip) out of commission. Stewart impressed in his last start Jan. 7 against Chicago, ending the night with 31 points, three rebounds, one assist, one steal and two blocks in 30 minutes.
