Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart has been precisely that over his first two NBA seasons -- a center. But the 21-year-old largely took on a new role Thursday, getting reps at the power forward spot and finishing with 13 points and nine boards across 27 minutes. Maybe most impressive, the big man went 3-for-4 from long range, matching his regular season career high. Stewart started alongside rookie Jalen Duren, who figures to factor into Detroit's frontcourt plans to begin the year; add in the addition of Nerlens Noel and presence of Kelly Olynyk, and playing solely the five may not be in the cards for Stewart much longer. Ultimately, Stewart will continue to hold nightly double-double potential, although fantasy managers will want to keep a close watch on his minutes early in the year.

Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart (knee) has been removed from the team's injury report ahead of Tuesday's game vs. Miami, getting him back in the mix after a three-game absence. Marvin Bagley III enjoyed a solid three-outing stretch among the starting five (15 points, 8.3 boards per game), but he is likely to revert to the second unit with Stewart active. The 20-year-old remains a double-double threat most nights, having averaged 8.2 points and 8.5 rebounds this year. Stewart draws a tough matchup against the Heat, who have yielded the fewest DFS points per contest to opposing centers this season.

Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart (knee) and forward Hamidou Diallo (finger) have been ruled out for Friday's game against the Boston Celtics. Stewart has a bone bruise in his knee and he is set to be re-evaluated mid-next week. Diallo, meanwhile, has a sprained left index finger. Marvin Bagley III benefits the most from Stewart's absence. He played 36 minutes in the game where Stewart got hurt and wound up going for 19 points and 10 boards. The following game, he made his first start as a Piston and compiled 10 points and six rebounds while battling foul trouble. Diallo's absence should pave the way for more minutes for rookie Isaiah Livers and we could also see Rodney McGruder get more run as well.

Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Chicago due to a bone bruise on his right knee that forced him to exit Monday. Without Stewart in the mix, Kelly Olynyk and Marvin Bagley III should be in line for sizable minutes and offensive role increases, irrespective of which player draws starting duties. Stewart, who has started all 57 games that he has appeared in this season, has delivered 8.2 points and 8.5 boards per game this year, solid production, even as his latest ailment could derail his final month-plus. His next chance to suit up comes Friday vs. the Celtics.

Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart (knee) was unable to finish Monday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. Clint Capela awkwardly fell on Stewart's lower leg, which left him in a ton of pain. Marvin Bagley III started in the second half in place of Stewart. Kelly Olynyk should also see extended playing time with Stewart sidelined. Stewart finished this game with two rebounds in 10 minutes of action. Bagley has the most fantasy upside, assuming Stewart does miss time. Fantasy managers will have to check back after the game for another update on Stewart.

Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart has been removed from the injury report ahead of Thursday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. He has already cleared the league's health and safety protocols. However, Stewart has been held out a little longer while he builds up his conditioning. There's a good chance that Stewart has a minutes limit on Thursday, assuming he plays. That won't make him an attractive DFS option for Thursday's slate. The return of Stewart should cost Trey Lyles most of his streaming appeal.

Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. This marks the fourth game in a row that Stewart has missed while he follows the league's health and safety protocols. He'll join frontcourt teammates Trey Lyles and Josh Jackson on the sidelines due to protocols. Rookie center Luka Garza is expected to draw the start here. However, he hasn't done much with his playing time lately. He finished with four points in nearly 40 minutes of action on Wednesday. There should be better streaming options available for Saturday's slate.

Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart and point guard Killian Hayes headline a group of players from the organization that have entered the league's COVID-19 health and safety protocols. Even with the news coming down shortly before Thursday's tip-off against Miami, there has been little reason to believe that the game is in jeopardy. For Stewart, it will mark his first absence since a two-game suspension back in November, while Hayes was set to rejoin the team from a one-game stint on the sidelines. The Pistons backcourt will be massively thin, with Cory Joseph set to take on an expanded role, making him a significant DFS upside play. Trey Lyles is the likeliest candidate to garner additional frontcourt run, although Luka Garza could see an uptick in usage as well.

Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart found his way into the double-double column for the first time this season in Tuesday's loss to the Blazers, scoring 15 points on 4-for-6 shooting and grabbing a game-high 14 rebounds. He was 7-for-8 at the charity stripe and completed his night with one assist and one block in 33 minutes. Stewart's sophomore campaign hasn't quite gone according to plan so far, with him even making headlines for wrong reasons, but the Pistons aren't competitive and there should be more opportunities available for the 20-year-old later in the season. The next matchup against the Suns and Deandre Ayton is a particularly tough one for Stewart, but he should start next week with a bang, as there's a home game against OKC scheduled for Monday. Centers have been crushing the Thunder on the glass all season.

Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart has been levied a two-game suspension for his role in Sunday's incident with the Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron James. Stewart was bloodied by an elbow from James, before rushing after the four-time MVP on numerous occasions, which nearly led to him coming to blows with other Lakers players. Stewart will be unavailable for Detroit's games Tuesday at home vs. the Heat and Wednesday on the road in Milwaukee, with his next chance to suit up coming Friday against the Clippers; a rematch is on tap next Sunday with LeBron and the Lakers. Across Stewart's first 16 games, he has averaged better than one block per game, pitching in 7.3 points and 7.1 boards on a nightly basis, leaving him on the fantasy fence in many season-long formats.

Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart (ankle) was cleared to suit up for Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. However, he only lasted 19 minutes before getting ejected from the contest. He was tossed out after retaliating against LeBron James, who elbowed him in the face. Both Stewart and James were removed from the contest following the incident. It's unlikely that Stewart receives a suspension since he never actually struck James. The good news is, Stewart's ankle appeared fine and didn't seem to bother him. Bad news for fantasy managers, Stewart finished with four points, one rebound, and one assist in Sunday's contest.

Detroit Pistons forward/center Isaiah Stewart (ankle) is anticipated to suit up on Sunday against the Lakers. The big man is listed on the injury report because of a right ankle sprain, although it doesn't appear severe enough to keep him out. With Kelly Olynyk (knee) still not able to play, Stewart should continue to get a substantial workload against Los Angeles and should continue to garner consideration for all fantasy setups.

Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart (ankle) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. This comes after Stewart exited early and didn't return from Friday's contest. Luckily, he was able to practice on Saturday and appears in line to play on Sunday. The organization will likely wait until Sunday afternoon before making it official, but this is great news for fantasy managers who have Stewart rostered.

Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart (ankle) was able to practice on Saturday, according to head coach Dwane Casey. He appeared to have suffered a serious ankle injury during Friday's contest. He left the game and didn't return, so Luka Garza filled in at the center spot. Now, it sounds like Stewart has a good chance of playing during Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Fantasy managers should check back on Sunday for more information.

Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart (ankle) was forced to exit early during Friday's game against the Golden State Warriors. Stewart has been ruled out for the rest of the contest with an undisclosed ankle issue. Luka Garza appears to be the only healthy center on the roster right now. He is worth monitoring in fantasy formats in case Stewart misses time. The Pistons should give an update on his status after the game.