Pistons list new key player in injury report against Miami Heat

*UPDATE: Isaiah Stewart has been upgraded to AVAILABLE for Tuesday’s game against the Miami Heat.

Heading into Tuesday night’s game against the Miami Heat, the Detroit Pistons added a new name to the injury report. Isaiah Stewart has appeared on the report as he is dealing with an ankle sprain, according to the team. Fortunately, he doesn’t seem to be in any danger of missing the match.

The Pistons consider it likely that Stewart will play starting Tuesday morning. If cleared to play, Stewart will resume an important role in the Pistons’ rotation. He could also potentially get a nod to start.

via @Underdog__NBA: Isaiah Stewart (ankle) listed as likely for Tuesday.

Last week, veteran center Jalen Duren made a tough landing on a rebound against the Charlotte Hornets. While he remained on the field for a short time afterward, Duren finished the night having played just eight minutes. He was ruled out for the remainder of the match.

Heading into last Friday’s game against the Atlanta Hawks, the Pistons felt Duren was questionable to play. When they officially ruled him out, Stewart was bumped into the starting lineup.

The veteran center played 32 minutes against the Hawks. During that time, Stewart scored ten points on 63 percent shooting from the field. He generated a double-double by grabbing eleven rebounds. Stewart also had one block on the defensive end in the one-point win over the Hawks.

Heading into Sunday’s game against the Houston Rockets, the situation was the same for the Pistons. Duren was unlikely to play. When they ruled him out, Stewart got his second starting nod of the 2024-2025 season. The team did not have the same success, losing to the Rockets by two points.

As for Stewart, he was efficient on offense making seven of his nine shots from the field for 16 points. He came down with eight rebounds and collected one steal, along with two blocks.

The Pistons will host the Miami Heat for NBA Cup action on Tuesday night. Barring any further setbacks, it appears Stewart is on track to play. Whether he starts or comes off the bench depends on Jalen Duren’s playing status. The veteran center currently has a 50/50 chance to play.