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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.
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.
