Pistons’ Isaiah Stewart to be re-evaluated in one week amid calf injury The Detroit Pistons may be without Isaiah Stewart for an extended period after he sustained a Grade 1 strain of his left calf. The team confirmed Tuesday that Stewart is currently receiving treatment for the injury, though no specific timeline has been provided for his return. A re-evaluation is scheduled for one week from the injury’s occurrence, which has raised concerns about his availability for upcoming games. The injury announcement came two days after coach J.B. Bickerstaff disclosed it ahead of the team’s Sunday matchup against the Toronto Raptors. Bickerstaff explained that Stewart had been attempting to play through the calf issue in recent games, but the injury has since worsened. This development complicates the Pistons’ plans as they navigate the remainder of the season. Stewart has been having a standout season, averaging 10.0 points and 1.6 blocks in 55 games. His defensive contributions have positioned him as a strong contender for the NBA All-Defensive Team, though the league’s 65-game rule means he will not be eligible for consideration this year. His absence will force Bickerstaff to rely more heavily on Paul Reed as the primary backup to Jalen Duren, altering the team’s defensive strategy and depth.#detroit_pistons #jalen_duren #j_b_bickerstaff #isaiah_stewart #paul_reed
Pistons' Isaiah Stewart to miss at least 1 week with left calf strain Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart has sustained a grade 1 left calf strain, sidelining the key reserve big man for at least four games as the East-leading Pistons aim to secure their position atop the conference standings heading into the 2026 NBA playoffs. The injury will require Stewart to undergo a re-evaluation in one week, leaving him out of action for the upcoming contests against the Wizards and Warriors, as well as the Lakers. Stewart, 24, returned to the court for the first time in seven games after a suspension for his role in a Feb. 9 altercation between the Pistons and Charlotte Hornets. In his seventh game back, he logged 20 minutes in a 126-110 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies, contributing 10 points, 4 rebounds (3 offensive), 1 assist, and 1 block. However, Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff expressed concerns about Stewart’s movement, noting that the player had been struggling with the injury for some time. “Stewart has been dealing with it,” Bickerstaff said before a 119-108 loss to the Toronto Raptors, according to Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press. “It just had been kinda getting worse. He gutted it out last game and you could see he was favoring it and he was hobbling around a little bit late in his minutes.” Despite Stewart’s absence, the Pistons have maintained strong performance, posting a 9-3 record without him. The team outscores opponents by 11.8 points per 100 possessions when Stewart is inactive, a stat that gives confidence in their ability to hold onto the No. 1 seed in the East. However, the Pistons have faced recent challenges, including five losses in their last eight games, with setbacks against the Spurs, Miami, Cleveland, and Toronto.#toronto_raptors #detroit_pistons #memphis_grizzlies #j_b_bickerstaff #isaiah_stewart
Pistons Dominate Grizzlies with Jalen Duren's Star Performance The Detroit Pistons secured a commanding 126-110 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night, with All-Star big man Jalen Duren delivering one of his most impactful performances of the season. Duren led the charge, finishing with 30 points and 13 rebounds, while the Pistons extended their winning streak to three games and improved to 48-18 on the season. The win marked a significant turnaround for the Pistons, who had entered the game following a four-game losing streak—the longest of the season. Coach J.B. Bickerstaff praised the team's adjustment in the third quarter, noting that the Pistons had initially struggled to control the game's tempo. "Early on, we allowed them to get the shots they were looking for," Bickerstaff said. "They’re a team that tries to generate as many threes as they can, whether they catch and shoot or off the bounce. We were a little bit just off the ball, not as aggressive, and weren’t dictating as much. I thought in that third quarter, we did a better job of dictating." Duren’s dominance was evident throughout the game, particularly in the third quarter, where he scored nine points and helped the Pistons outscore the Grizzlies 74-36 in the paint. His performance came despite lingering concerns about a right knee injury he has dealt with for over a month. Duren, who entered the game questionable due to soreness, credited his off-season training and consistent treatment regimen for keeping him on the court. "Just taking care of my body, it's all about the hours people do not see," Duren said. "Getting treatment at home. Staying on top of my icing. Just getting treatment over and over again. Just staying available and healthy for my teammates.#cade_cunningham #detroit_pistons #memphis_grizzlies #jalen_duren #j_b_bickerstaff
