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.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Limited to six minutes
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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.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Limited role continues
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Stewart racked up six points (2-2 FG, 2-2 FT), three rebounds and one assist over 13 minutes during Tuesday's 111-101 win over the Cavaliers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
With Jalen Duren dominating the center minutes for the Pistons, Stewart continues to play a limited role this postseason. Stewart has averaged 4.4 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.6 blocks in 14.1 minutes per contest across eight games in the 2026 playoffs, shooting 55.0 percent from the field.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Scoreless in Game 6 victory
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Stewart accumulated no counting stats across eight minutes during Friday's 93-79 victory over Orlando in Game 6 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Stewart played himself out of the rotation, logging just eight minutes in the first half. Paul Reed took his place in the second half, contributing to the come-from-behind victory. Although Stewart blocked a career-high eight shots in Game 4, it's been a relatively quiet series thus far. Through six games, he has averaged 4.8 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.2 blocks in 15.5 minutes per contest.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Perfect from field off bench
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Stewart closed with 10 points (4-4 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds and two blocks over 16 minutes during Wednesday's 98-83 win over the Magic in Game 2 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Stewart's 16 minutes were eventful, as the big man didn't miss a shot while recording two blocks, though he also committed three turnovers. Turnovers aside, the 24-year-old was far more productive in Game 2 than in Game 1, when he totaled three points (0-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds, one block and one steal across 19 minutes. The numbers may fluctuate, but Stewart's role as a physical presence off the bench remains a key part of the Pistons' identity.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Barely visible in Game 1 loss
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Stewart supplied three points (0-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds, one block and one steal in 19 minutes during Sunday's 112-101 loss to the Magic in Game 1 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Stewart failed to have any sort of meaningful impact, continuing what has been an underwhelming few games. In fact, in four appearances over the past two weeks, he has averaged just 8.0 points and 1.0 blocks in 15.7 minutes per game. Along with a number of his teammates, Stewart will need to be better should Detroit intend on going deep into the playoffs.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Receives 11 minutes in return
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Stewart (calf) chipped in eight points (3-3 FG, 2-2 FT) and one rebound across 11 minutes during Wednesday's 137-111 win over the Bucks.
Back in action after missing 13 straight games due to a left calf strain, Stewart ended up taking on one of his lighter workloads of the season. Though he's a trusted defender in the frontcourt, Stewart is unlikely to see much more than 20 minutes once he's fully ramped up, as he remains stuck in a backup role behind starting center Jalen Duren.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Good to go Wednesday
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Stewart (calf) is available for Wednesday's game against the Bucks.
Stewart will shed his questionable tag and return from a 13-game absence due to a left calf strain. While he may operate under a minutes restriction in his first game back, the big man's return will leave fewer minutes available for Paul Reed.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Questionable for Wednesday
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Stewart (calf) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Bucks.
A left calf strain has held Stewart out for 13 consecutive contests, but the questionable designation gives him a real chance to return Wednesday. Stewart would likely face a minutes cap if he's upgraded to available, but he would still figure to push Paul Reed for playing time as the backup center behind Jalen Duren.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Officially out Monday
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Stewart (calf) is out for Monday's game against the Magic.
Stewart was temporarily upgraded from out to doubtful earlier in the day Monday, but the team has now officially listed him as out, which will mark his 13th straight absence while on the mend from a left calf strain. The 24-year-old's next chance to take the court will come Wednesday against the Bucks.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Out again versus Orlando
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Stewart (calf) is listed as out ahead of Monday's game in Orlando.
Stewart continues to battle a strained left calf, an injury that has caused him to miss Detroit's last 12 contests. Although the 24-year-old resumed on-court basketball activities over a week ago, he won't be back on the floor versus the Magic. With Stewart unavailable, Paul Reed should continue to see the bulk of the minutes from off the bench behind Jalen Duren.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Out again Saturday
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Stewart (calf) will remain on the inactive list for Saturday's game in Philadelphia.
Stewart will miss another game, and while he's slowly making progress, it remains unclear when he might return. Paul Reed will continue to operate as Jalen Duren's primary backup with Stewart sidelined.
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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 off the bench behind Jalen Duren.
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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: 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.
