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Grizzlies' Isaiah Stewart: To miss at least two weeks
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The Grizzlies announced Friday that Stewart (ankle) will miss at least two weeks.
Stewart, who was traded from Detroit to Memphis over the summer, sustained a left ankle sprain in the team's preseason opener and is now likely to miss Opening Night. His absence opens the door for Quinten Post to move into the backup center role behind Zach Edey in the interim.
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Grizzlies' Isaiah Stewart: Not yet practicing
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Stewart (ankle) didn't practice Friday, per Michael Wallace of the Grizzlies' official site.
Stewart appears to be doubtful for Friday's preseason game in Chicago. He's recovering from a left ankle injury suffered in Memphis' preseason opener.
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Grizzlies' Isaiah Stewart: Won't play Wednesday
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Stewart (ankle) didn't participate in Tuesday's practice and will not play in Wednesday's preseason game against the Magic, Michael Wallace of the Grizzlies' official site reports.
Stewart is still being evaluated after sustaining a left ankle injury in Monday's preseason-opening win over the Hawks. The big man's next opportunity to play in the preseason will come against the Bulls on Friday.
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Grizzlies' Isaiah Stewart: Exits preseason win early
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Stewart exited Monday's 132-123 preseason win over the Hawks in the first quarter and did not return due to a left ankle injury, finishing with one rebound in two minutes.
Stewart landed on an opposing player's foot and took a hard fall before limping back to the locker room. He was eventually deemed doubtful to return and never checked back in. The big man's next opportunity to play in the preseason will come Wednesday versus Orlando.
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Grizzlies' Isaiah Stewart: Doubtful to return Monday
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Stewart is doubtful to return to Monday's preseason game against the Hawks due to a left ankle injury.
Stewart landed on an opposing player's foot in the opening quarter and limped to the locker room. If he doesn't return, he'll finish with a rebound across two minutes of action.
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Grizzlies' Isaiah Stewart: Exits to locker room Monday
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Stewart (undisclosed) exited to the locker room in the first quarter of Monday's preseason game against the Hawks, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.
Stewart appeared to come down on an opposing player's foot and took a hard fall before limping to the locker room. If he's unable to check back in, Olivier-Maxence Prosper and Taylor Hendricks could see increased playing time the rest of the way.
The Pistons traded Stewart to the Grizzlies on Wednesday in exchange for three second-round draft picks, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Stewart is coming off a strong 2025-26 campaign, especially on the defensive end, as he averaged 10.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.6 blocks and 1.1 assists across 22.7 minutes per contest in 58 regular-season games (13 starts). The big man will likely command a significant role in the Memphis frontcourt, though he isn't guaranteed a starting spot and could begin the season operating off the bench behind Zach Edey (ankle/elbow) and Cameron Boozer.
Stewart recorded three points (1-1 FG, 1-1 FT) across six minutes during Sunday's 125-94 loss to the Cavaliers in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Stewart played a very minor role in Detroit's postseason run, averaging just 11.8 minutes per contest. He found more success in the regular season, posting averages of 10.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.6 blocks in 22.7 minutes across 58 appearances.
