Pistons’ Isaiah Stewart out at least a week

Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart will miss at least a week after suffering a Grade 1 left calf strain, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes. Stewart last appeared in Detroit’s 126-110 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on March 13.

The 24-year-old has averaged 10.0 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 1.2 assists in 23.1 minutes across 55 games this season. His absence will force Detroit to adjust its frontcourt rotation, relying more heavily on Jalen Duren (18.7 PPG, 10.6 RPG) and Paul Reed (6.7 PPG, 4.4 RPG) to anchor the paint.

Stewart’s injury comes as the Pistons hold a 48-19 record, maintaining the top seed in the Eastern Conference. Cade Cunningham continues to lead the team offensively with 24.9 points and 10.1 assists per game.

The Pistons have demonstrated strong performance at home (25-8) and on the road (22-11), but missing a rotation player in the center position could impact both defense and transition scoring.

The team will monitor Stewart’s recovery closely, with a week being the minimum expected absence.