Isaiah Stewart of the Detroit Pistons
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Isaiah Stewart of the Detroit Pistons would be "suspended for the rest of the season" in a certain case, a former NBA player says.
The Detroit Pistons are dealing with a concerning injury situation regarding their top backup center, Isaiah Stewart.
Heading into their March 15 game on the road against the Toronto Raptors, the Pistons downgraded Stewart on the injury report. He was dealing with a calf strain.
“It’s something he’s been dealing with. It just had been getting worse. He gutted it out last game and I think you could see he was favoring it late,” Pistons head coach JB Bickerstaff told reporters last week. “It’s something we’re going to take time with.”
Pistons Announce Critical Isaiah Stewart Injury Update
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On Tuesday, March 17, the Pistons released an official medical update on Stewart:
“Pistons forward/center Isaiah Stewart recently suffered a Grade 1 left calf strain. He is currently undergoing treatment and will be re-evaluated in one week.”
With Stewart out for at least another week, he is slated to miss at least four more games for Detroit. The veteran center was already ruled out for Tuesday’s action against the Washington Wizards.
Tough Blow For The Thriving Pistons
Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart
GettyDETROIT, MICHIGAN – NOVEMBER 12: Isaiah Stewart #28 of the Detroit Pistons plays against the Miami Heat in the first round of the Emirates NBA Cup at Little Caesars Arena on November 12, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
In 2024-2025, JB Bickerstaff presented a reserve role to Stewart, after he spent three straight seasons starting for Detroit.
Stewart embraced being the backup to Jalen Duren. He came off the bench for all but four of the 72 games he played last season. While his offensive production was down to just 6.0 points per game, his defensive value was through the roof.
Entering the 2025-2026 NBA season, Stewart was back in his same role. He has been thriving on both sides of the ball while coming off the bench.
In 55 games, Stewart has made 54% of his shots from the field and 33% of his threes, averaging 10.0 points per game. He posts 5.1 rebounds per game and blocks 1.6 shots per game.
Heading into their Tuesday night matchup against the Wizards, the Pistons are 48-19 on the year. They are placed first in the Eastern Conference, with a 3.5-game lead over the Boston Celtics.