Pistons big man Isaiah Stewart apparently is worse for wear two weeks after incurring a right great toe sprain during Detroit’s December 15 loss to the Sixers. According to a press release from the team, Stewart will be shelved for the next 10-to-14 days to recuperate from the injury.
After initially missing two games on Dec. 16 and 18, Stewart had been attempting to play through the toe injury. He returned for three games before sitting out Thursday’s loss to Boston.
It’s troubling news for the Pistons, who are currently riding the worst single-season losing streak in NBA history, with 28 losses and counting. Stewart, 22, has been the club’s starting power forward all season. Through his 28 healthy games, he has posted averages of 10.4 points, 7.0 rebounds, 1.7 assists, and 0.6 blocks across 30.7 minutes per night.
Marvin Bagley III and Kevin Knox are candidates to start in Stewart’s place, while fellow No. 2 lottery pick James Wiseman could get increased run off the bench.
Detroit has ostensibly winnable contests on its docket in the immediate future, with sub-.500 teams on the schedule for two of the next three games. The Pistons will match up with the 12-18 Raptors on Saturday and then have a date with the 13-19 Jazz on January 3. But not having one of their best frontcourt players available could certainly hurt the Pistons’ chances of securing their first victory since October.
Siakam, Potto, Flynn for Bogdanovic, Hayes, Joe Harris and and 2 firsts or OG & Potto for Bogdanovic, Hayes and 2 firsts.
All horrible for Detroit. No thanks
Monty is missing the boat here. The Pistons are going NOwhere. They should be helping Wiseman find his game. Even if they don’t want him. He can bring back good value. Monty’s ego is bigger than his knowledge of the game. Just ask Ayton ……
I wish Knicks would steal Wiseman …..
Why pistons haven’t yet traded for Miles Bridges & John Collins is beyond me.
Please no, not miles bridges. I’d take multiple 30 game losing streaks over having him as a piston.
You acting like dudes dream of playing in Detroit. Bridges is from there.
How will they ever manage without him?
Will they finally give Wiseman minutes or again be clueless at everything. I saw a video of Duren and he barely looks to be as tall as Cunningham