Stewart is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Bucks.
Stewart will return to the second unit due to the return of Tobias Harris (ankle), who will be playing for the first time since Nov. 1. Stewart is averaging 10.0 points, 6.3 rebounds and 1.7 blocks per game when coming off the bench this season.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Flirts with double-double
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Stewart racked up 13 points (4-7 FG, 5-5 FT), nine rebounds and three assists in 26 minutes during Tuesday's 120-112 victory over the Hawks.
Stewart continues to put up standard-league value, falling one rebound short of a double-double. While his role has been inconsistent thus far, he has been a consistent source of rebounds and blocks, averaging 11.1 points, 6.5 rebounds, 2.0 blocks and 1.2 three-pointers through his first 12 games of the season.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Delivers 14 points off bench
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Stewart (ankle) provided 14 points (6-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), seven rebounds and one assist across 23 minutes during Friday's 114-105 victory over the 76ers.
Though he didn't start in his return from a three-game absence even with Jalen Duren (ankle) sitting out, Stewart formed an effective platoon at center with Paul Reed, who started and finished with 10 points, eight rebounds, three blocks and two steals in 25 minutes. Reed will likely fade out of the rotation once Duren is back to full health, but head coach J.B. Bickerstaff's increased willingness to use Stewart and Duren alongside one another could enable Stewart to maintain a regular 20-plus-minute role moving forward. The Stewart/Duren frontcourt pairing has become a more viable arrangement this season while Stewart is converting at a career-best 38.7 percent clip from downtown.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Questionable for Friday
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Stewart (ankle) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the 76ers.
Stewart continues to nurse a left ankle sprain that has sidelined him the past three games, but the questionable tag suggests he's nearing a return. If Stewart is unable to suit up, Paul Reed should handle most of the frontcourt minutes behind Jalen Duren, who is listed as questionable with an ankle injury.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Out Wednesday
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Stewart (ankle) won't play in Wednesday's game against the Bulls, Hunter Patterson of The Athletic reports.
Stewart was previously doubtful, so his absence doesn't come as much of a surprise. With Jalen Duren (ankle) also sidelined, Paul Reed and Isaac Jones should see plenty of frontcourt action. Stewart's next chance to play will come Friday against Philadelphia.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Doubtful to play vs. Chicago
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Stewart (ankle) is listed as doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Bulls.
Stewart has been dealing with a left ankle sprain and is likely to miss his third consecutive contest. If the big man is unable to suit up, Paul Reed is expected to step in as Jalen Duren's (ankle) backup at center.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Another absence coming
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Stewart (ankle) will not play Monday against the Wizards.
Stewart will end up missing both games of this back-to-back set, his only two absences of the season thus far. His next chance to play comes Wednesday against Chicago. The Pistons will be shorthanded Monday, and the team could rely on Paul Reed to soak up some minutes behind Jalen Duren.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Won't play Sunday
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Stewart (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the 76ers.
Stewart was initially listed as doubtful and will ultimately miss his first game of the season Sunday due to a left ankle sprain. His absence leaves backup center duties to Paul Reed and Isaac Jones behind starter Jalen Duren.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Questionable to return Friday
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Stewart is questionable to return to Friday's game against the Nets due to a left ankle sprain, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Stewart rolled his ankle during the first half and exited the game after nine minutes of play. If he's not able to return, Ronald Holland and Caris LeVert could see a bump in minutes.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Enters starting lineup
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Stewart is starting Monday's game against the Grizzlies.
Stewart is drawing his first start of the 2025-26 season after it was announced Tobias Harris (ankle) would miss Monday's clash. Stewart is off to a decent start to the new campaign, averaging 9.3 points, 6.2 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 22.0 minutes over six appearances.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Erupts in loss to Bulls
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Stewart finished Wednesday's 115-111 loss to the Bulls with 20 points (8-14 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists and four blocks over 25 minutes.
Jalen Duren had a tough outing in 20 minutes, and he had four fouls to his name. Stewart, who is expected to be Detroit's key frontcourt reserve with minutes at the four and five, stepped up as a result and finished second to Cade Cunningham (23) in points scored. Stewart averaged just 19.1 minutes per game during the 2024-25 regular season, but he looks hungry to fight for a larger role.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Scores 12 points in spot start
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Stewart closed with 12 points (5-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds and one block in 18 minutes during Monday's 128-112 victory over the Grizzlies.
Stewart was handed the starting nod, replacing Jalen Duren, who was ruled out with a hamstring injury. Now saddled as the primary backup behind Duren, Stewart's opportunities could be somewhat limited this season. He averaged just 19.9 minutes per contest last season, a number that seems like a potential high point for the upcoming season, given the ascension of Duren. With that said, Stewart provides the Pistons with a consistent defensive presence off the bench, a key factor as the team seeks to secure as many wins as possible in what could be a weakened Eastern Conference.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Starting Monday
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Stewart will start in Monday's preseason game against the Grizzlies, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports.
With Jalen Duren (hamstring) sidelined, Stewart will join Cade Cunningham, Jaden Ivey, Ausar Thompson and Tobias Harris in the starting lineup for the Pistons' preseason opener. Stewart averaged 6.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.4 blocks across 19.9 minutes per game in 72 regular-season appearances (four starts) last season.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Misses final five playoff outings
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Stewart (knee) didn't play in the Pistons' final five games of their first-round playoff matchup with the Knicks.
Stewart's right knee inflammation allowed Paul Reed to receive increased playing time before the Pistons were eliminated from playoff contention. Stewart averaged 6.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.4 blocks in 19.9 minutes across 72 regular-season appearances in 2024-25. The 23-year-old big man should be healthy coming into the 2025-26 campaign.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Questionable for Game 5
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Stewart (knee) has been listed as questionable for Tuesday's Game 5 against the Knicks.
Stewart has missed five of the last six games while dealing with inflammation in his right knee. Although the veteran big man doesn't fill up the stat sheet on a nightly basis, he does bring a different kind of physicality to the game, which would benefit Detroit in this series against New York. If he's unable to play Tuesday, the Pistons will likely continue to lean on Paul Reed to help shoulder the load in the frontcourt behind Jalen Duren.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Ruled out Sunday
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Stewart (knee) has been ruled out for Game 4 against the Knicks on Sunday.
Stewart will miss his third consecutive game due to right knee inflammation. His next chance to suit up will come in Tuesday's Game 5. Paul Reed will likely see an uptick in playing time behind Jalen Duren due to Stewart being sidelined.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Won't play Monday
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Stewart (knee) is out for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals Monday against the Knicks, Stefan Bondy of The New York Post reports.
After leaving Game 1 of the first round of the playoffs Saturday, Stewart won't be able to suit up for the Pistons on Monday. He'll aim to return Thursday when the series heads to Detroit for Game 3. Paul Reed could enter Detroit's rotation as the backup center, and Ronald Holland may see a boost in frontcourt minutes off the bench in small-ball lineups. Jalen Duren could also see heavy playing time Monday.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Leaves Game 1 early
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Stewart checked out of Saturday's Game 1 matchup with the Knicks with 9:06 remaining in the fourth quarter and headed to the locker room due to an apparent knee injury, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.
Stewart was cleared to play in Game 1 after missing the final two games of the regular season due to right knee inflammation. Despite being cleared to play, Stewart looked to be in discomfort at various points during Saturday's contest, and he played just 48-second shift in the fourth quarter before asking out of the game after drawing a foul. The Pistons should provide an update on Stewart's status after the game, but if he's unable to return, starter Jalen Duren could take on the rest of the center minutes for the remainder of the contest.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Out for season finale
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Stewart (knee) is out for Sunday's game against the Bucks.
Stewart will miss a second consecutive game, and considering that the Pistons don't have anything to play for in this game, he will rest and aim to get ready for the start of the playoffs April 19. Stewart's absence should open up minutes for Paul Reed as the backup center to Jalen Duren.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Won't play Friday
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Stewart is out for Friday's game versus the Bucks due to right knee inflammation.
Stewart's absence should open up minutes for Paul Reed as the backup center to Jalen Duren. Stewart's next chance to suit up is Sunday's regular-season finale against Milwaukee.
