Isaiah Stewart of the Detroit Pistons has been suspended for one game, a decision announced by the NBA on Friday. This suspension comes after Stewart accumulated his sixth flagrant foul of the season, and the timing is particularly unfortunate for both the player and the fans.
Tonight, fans attending the game at Little Caesars Arena will receive an Isaiah Stewart bobblehead, but in a twist of irony, Stewart will not be present to celebrate the occasion due to his suspension. The Pistons have not indicated any plans to reschedule this promotional event, suggesting that the bobblehead night will proceed as planned.
The league’s announcement included a $50,000 fine for Stewart, citing “inappropriate and objectionable gestures” made after his ejection during Wednesday’s game against the Indiana Pacers, which ended in a 133-119 defeat for the Pistons.
Stewart received a Flagrant 2 foul, leading to his ejection in the second quarter. Entering the game with four flagrant-foul points, this latest infraction triggered an automatic suspension under the NBA’s regular-season guidelines.
Standing at 6-foot-8 and weighing 250 pounds, Stewart has been averaging 5.4 points and 5.8 rebounds this season. His absence will undoubtedly be felt by the Pistons as they navigate the challenges of the ongoing season.
