All Pistons

Crucial Detroit Pistons Player Showing Positive Signs While Out

Isaiah Stewart seems to be close to returning to the Detroit Pistons' lineup.
Justin Grasso|
Nov 23, 2024; Orlando, Florida, USA; Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart (28) blocks a shot by Orlando Magic guard Anthony Black (0) during the second quarter at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images
Nov 23, 2024; Orlando, Florida, USA; Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart (28) blocks a shot by Orlando Magic guard Anthony Black (0) during the second quarter at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images | Mike Watters-Imagn Images

In this story:

Detroit Pistons

The Detroit Pistons hit the road for the start of a West Coast trip on Saturday night. The first leg of the tour started against the Phoenix Suns. Once again, the Pistons were set to roll without their veteran center, Isaiah Stewart, who is dealing with a knee injury.

Just seven minutes into his shift against the Miami Heat on Monday, Stewart went down with a setback that held him out for the remainder of the overtime win.

When the Pistons returned to the court to host the Utah Jazz a few nights later, Stewart was ruled out. He didn’t play in Saturday’s game against the Phoenix Suns either.

Stewart’s injury surely didn’t look great when it happened. The slightly positive news is that the Pistons have considered him to be day-to-day. Without a set timetable for recovery in place, it appears that Stewart is looking to potentially return to action soon.

The veteran center not only made the trip to Phoenix—he was on the court putting some work in following the team’s shootaround session.

While Stewart has taken a bench role behind Jalen Duren this year after being a full-time starter for the past three seasons, he still carries an important role on the team.

In 27 games, Stewart has produced six points and six rebounds per game in 21 minutes of action. The veteran center has been a critical defensive presence.

The Pistons will have the day off on Sunday to travel to Los Angeles. With a matchup against the LA Lakers on Monday night, Stewart’s status for that game is currently unclear.

Published
Justin Grasso
JUSTIN GRASSO

Justin Grasso was a credentialed writer and publisher covering the Philadelphia 76ers for Sports Illustrated’s 76ers On SI Network. Grasso got his start in sports media in 2016 with FantasyPros, working the news desk, providing game-by-game player analysis and updates on the Portland Trail Blazers and the Golden State Warriors. By 2017, he joined FanSided’s Philadelphia Eagles site as a staff writer. After spending one season covering the Eagles as a staff writer, Grasso was promoted to become the site’s Co-Editor. For the next two NFL seasons, he covered the Eagles closely before broadening his NFL coverage. For a brief stint, Grasso covered the NFL on a national basis after joining Heavy.com as an NFL news desk writer. In 2019, Grasso joined the 76ers' beat on a part-time basis, stepping into a role with South Jersey’s 97.3 ESPN. Ahead of the 2019-2020 NBA season, he concluded a three-year stint covering the Eagles and joined the Sixers beat full-time. Grasso has covered the 76ers exclusively since then for Sports Illustrated. He is a member of the Pro Basketball Writers Association. Twitter: @JGrasso_ Instagram: @JGrassoMedia

Share on XFollow JGrasso_
Home/News