Isaiah Stewart is out with a strained calf that will be re-evaluated in a week, an unfortunate problem the Detroit Pistons have faced before.
Stewart is already ineligible for the All-Defensive team, as he won’t meet the 65-game mark for consideration, which is a shame, as he’s been one of the most impactful defenders in the league for the NBA’s second-best defense.
This is nothing new for Stewart, who has failed to play 65 games in three of the last four seasons.
It’s not a problem that is likely to go away, as Stewart plays a physical style and does take a beating in nearly every game.