The Pistons signed Stewart (hip) to a four-year, $64 million contract extension Monday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Stewart missed the final 21 games of the 2022-23 season due to left hip soreness and a left shoulder impingement, but before being shut down, the No. 16 pick in the 2020 NBA Draft averaged 11.3 points, 8.1 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 28.3 minutes across 50 games. The 6-foot-8 big man also made a more concerted effort to develop a perimeter shot, though he converted on only 32.7 percent of his 4.1 three-point attempts per game. Even so, the Pistons evidently saw enough development from Stewart to keep him in the fold in the frontcourt. Though he's probably best suited to play center, Stewart may end up seeing most of his minutes at power forward in 2023-24 with the Pistons expected to lean on the tandem of Jalen Duren and James Wiseman at center.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Shut down 3-to-4 weeks
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The Pistons announced Thursday that Stewart (hip) is dealing with a left shoulder impingement and will be sidelined for the next 3-to-4 weeks before being re-evaluated, Mike Curtis of The Detroit News reports.
Stewart had missed the Pistons' last six games with what the team had labeled as a sore left hip, but the shoulder injury is likely a lingering concern connected to the one that cost him four games in January. Given that the Pistons aren't in the playoff picture and his projected 3-to-4-week re-evaluation period would arrive with 1-to-2 weeks left in the season, Stewart's 2022-23 campaign has most likely come to a close. Even if Stewart does stage a late return, fantasy managers in redraft formats can probably feel comfortable with cutting him loose in favor of a healthy player. Stewart's absence the rest of the way likely clears out the power forward spot for Marvin Bagley, Isaiah Livers and Eugene Omoruyi, while Jalen Duren (ankle) and James Wiseman should handle most of the minutes at center.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Out again Thursday
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Stewart (hip) will not take the floor Thursday versus the Hornets.
Stewart is scheduled for his sixth consecutive absence Thursday, and there is no clear timeline for his return to action. His next theoretical opportunity to suit up arrives Saturday versus the Pacers. Marvin Bagley, James Wiseman and Isaiah Livers should continue to log additional minutes in his absence.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Remains out Tuesday
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Stewart (hip) is sidelined for Tuesday's action against the Wizards.
Stewart is part of Detroit's extensive injury report, and the big man will miss a fifth straight contest. Marvin Bagley, James Wiseman and Isaiah Livers should continue seeing extra action in the frontcourt.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Out Monday
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Stewart (hip) will not play Monday against Portland.
Monday will mark the fourth straight game on the sidelines for Stewart. For now, he should be considered questionable for Tuesday's game against the Wizards. With James Wiseman (knee) questionable for Monday's game, Marvin Bagley could be headed for major minutes.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Unavailable Saturday
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Stewart (hip) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Cleveland.
Stewart practiced Friday, but he'll still be forced to miss a third consecutive game due to his sore left hip. However, Isaiah Livers (ankle) is probable, so the Pistons should get a boost in the frontcourt against the Cavaliers.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Practices Friday
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Head coach Dwane Casey said Stewart (hip) practiced Friday, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.
Stewart has missed back-to-back games due to left hip soreness, but he appears to be trending in the right direction and could return to action Saturday in Cleveland. His official status for that contest remains unclear, but more clarity on his potential availability should surface when the Pistons release their next injury report.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Won't play Wednesday
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Stewart (hip) will miss Wednesday's game versus the Bulls.
Stewart is set for his second consecutive absence after sitting out Tuesday's practice, leaving the Pistons' frontcourt shorthanded with Jalen Duren (ankle) also out and Isaiah Livers (ankle) doubtful. Bojan Bogdanovic (probable with Achilles), Marvin Bagley and James Wiseman may be the primary frontcourt options Wednesday and in line for sizable workloads, while Stewart's next opportunity to suit up arrives Saturday in Cleveland.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Unavailable for Tuesday's practice
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Stewart (hip) didn't practice Tuesday, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.
Stewart missed Monday's loss to the Hornets and didn't practice Tuesday, so he seems unlikely to suit up Wednesday versus the Bulls. Bojan Bogdanovic (Achilles), Isaiah Livers (ankle), Jaden Ivey (personal) and Jalen Duren (ankle) are also trending in the wrong direction, so the Pistons may have a skeleton crew available against Chicago.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Ruled out Monday
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Stewart (hip) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Charlotte.
Stewart started the last nine games but tweaked his hip during Saturday's loss to the Raptors. Jalen Duren (ankle) is also out, so James Wiseman and Isaiah Livers should see plenty of run in the shorthanded frontcourt.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Questionable Monday
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Stewart (hip) is questionable to play Monday against the Hornets.
Stewart tweaked his hip during Saturday's loss to the Raptors, so it wouldn't be surprising to see him sit out Monday's game given that the Pistons are out of contention. If he's not able to give it a go on Monday, expect more run for James Wiseman, Marvin Bagley and Isaiah Livers.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Out for remainder of game
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Stewart won't return to Saturday's game versus the Raptors due to right hip soreness.
Stewart recorded five points, nine rebounds, one block and one assist in 19 minutes before leaving Saturday's game versus the Raptors. Marvin Bagley will likely see increased minutes in his absence. Stewart's status for Monday's matchup with Charlotte is uncertain.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Drills three triples
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Stewart finished Sunday's 119-118 loss to the Raptors with 16 points (5-7 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 3-5 FT), three rebounds and one assist in 38 minutes.
Though he served as the starting power forward alongside Jalen Duren, Stewart ended up seeing some elevated playing time due to being the Pistons' only available center at one point in the contest when Duren headed to the locker room to have an ankle injury evaluated. Duren was able to return to the contest and should be good to go moving forward, while the Pistons could have new trade acquisition James Wiseman as well as Nerlens Noel (personal) available in their next game Wednesday against the Celtics to add further depth at center. As a result, Stewart's path to playing time at center looks to be fairly muddled moving forward, and he may have to settle for minutes in the upper 20s and low 30s as the Pistons' starting power forward since head coach Dwane Casey still wants to find work for second-year reserve forward Isaiah Livers.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Double-double against Celtics
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Stewart racked up 10 points (4-12 FG, 0-7 3Pt, 2-4 FT) and 12 rebounds across 31 minutes during Monday's 111-99 loss to Boston.
It's his 12th double-double of the season in his 44th game, tying the career-high he set last season in 71 contests. Stewart has dealt with shoulder and hip injuries over the last month, but since the beginning of January, he's averaging 10.4 points, 8.9 rebounds and 1.8 assists through 12 games despite uncharacteristically poor 39.1 percent shooting from the floor.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Available Monday
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Stewart (hip) is available for Monday's game against the Celtics, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Stewart dealt with a sore left hip ahead of Monday's matchup but will be able to suit up against Boston. The 21-year-old has started in his last two appearances and has averaged 12.5 points, 12.5 rebounds and 4.0 assists in 32.5 minutes per game during that time.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Questionable Monday
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Stewart is questionable for Monday's game against the Celtics due to left hip soreness.
Stewart has started the last two matchups, and he played 37 minutes during Saturday's loss to Phoenix. He's dealing with a hip issue ahead of Monday's matchup, and Jalen Duren and Isaiah Livers are candidates to see increased run against Boston if Stewart is unavailable.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Pulls down 16 rebounds
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Stewart finished with eight points (3-12 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 16 rebounds, six assists and one steal across 28 minutes during Friday's 118-112 victory over the Hornets.
While this wasn't Stewart's best game offensively, he dominated the glass and reached double-digit boards for the 15th time this season. His fantasy managers will also be glad to see Detroit going back to Stewart in the starting lineup next to Jalen Duren. Depending on what the Pistons do at the trade deadline with Bojan Bogdanovic, more minutes could be coming Stewart's way as a stretch four.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Returns to starting lineup
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Stewart will start Friday's contest against the Hornets, Mike Curtis of The Detroit News reports.
Stewart will return to the starting lineup following a three-game stretch off the bench -- his first matchups as a reserve this season. His presence will push Saddiq Bey to a bench role. Across 38 games as a starter, Stewart has averaged 11.6 points, 8.1 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 28.5 minutes per game.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Low-volume effort Monday
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Stewart posted seven points (2-5 FG, 3-5 FT), five rebounds, one block and one steal across 20 minutes during Monday's 111-105 loss to the Mavericks.
Stewart continues to trend in the wrong direction, turning in another trashy performance Monday. Over the past two weeks, Stewart has been nothing more than a top-250 player, giving managers all the ammunition they need to set him free. His minutes are down despite the absence of Marvin Bagley (hand), so there is little reason to think he improves significantly moving forward.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Not starting Thursday
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Stewart will not start Thursday's game against the Nets, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.
Stewart will come off the bench for the first time this season after missing Monday's game with a shoulder injury. It seems as though the Pistons are switching things up, submitting a first five of Jaden Ivey, Alec Burks, Bojan Bogdanovic, Saddiq Bey and Jalen Duren. Although there have been no indications Stewart will be limited in any fashion, fantasy managers should keep an eye on Stewart's workload Thursday and moving forward.
