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DET • Center and Power Forward • #28
4 days ago
Back in the Pistons’ rotation after a 13-game absence with a strained calf, Stewart played 11 minutes off the bench on Wednesday. He didn’t miss a shot against the Bucks, and while the rebounding production was underwhelming, Beef Stew’s mere presence on the court makes a difference for the Pistons. Paul Reed played 10 minutes, finishing with 10 points, three rebounds, one assist and one blocked shot. Wednesday’s game was one the Pistons won comfortably, which likely impacted Stewart’s minutes. But the focus is on ensuring he’s sharp for the playoffs, which begin on April 18.
DET • Center and Power Forward • #28
4 days ago
After missing 13 games, Stewart’s return comes with three games left before the NBA playoffs. For the Eastern Conference’s first-seeded Pistons, the short runway to the postseason gives Stewart a few games to return to form as a defensive presence in the interior. He’s averaging 10.0 points and 5.1 rebounds as well, while starting 13 of his 55 games this year.
Source: Hunter Patterson
DET • Center and Power Forward • #28
5 days ago
Stewart is closing in on a return to action after having last played on March 13. It would be optimal for him and the Pistons to get in some game action before the playoffs. Paul Reed may lose out on some playing time, but it’s highly unlikely that Beef Stew would take on a full workload immediately.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DET • Center and Power Forward • #28
6 days ago
Stewart was initially ruled out for this game but was upgraded to doubtful Monday afternoon. He has now been ruled out again. Paul Reed will continue to fill out the backup center minutes, though Stewart appears to be getting closer to a return.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DET • Center and Power Forward • #28
6 days ago
Stewart, who last appeared in a game on March 13, was initially ruled out for Monday’s game. Paul Reed will lose out on some minutes if Beef Stew returns, but the Pistons are locked into the top seed in the East. If cleared during the regular season, Stewart may only play enough to shake off the rust ahead of the playoffs.
DET • Center and Power Forward • #28
7 days ago
Stewart has not appeared in a game since March 13, and that won’t change on Monday. Paul Reed will continue to take on the backup center responsibilities, making him a worthwhile option in deep leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DET • Center and Power Forward • #28
9 days ago
Stewart remains out for another game, which means that Paul Reed will continue to serve as Jalen Duren’s backup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DET • Center and Power Forward • #28
15 days ago
Saturday’s game against the Timberwolves will be the eighth that Stewart has missed with a strained left calf. The clearance for on-court work means that Beef Stew is closing in on a return to action, so he should have ample time to shake off the rust ahead of the postseason. Paul Reed will continue to take on the backup center responsibilities until Stewart returns.
Source: Omari Sankofa
DET • Center and Power Forward • #28
18 days ago
Stewart has been out since March 13 with a strained left calf, and the Pistons have not provided a concrete return timeline. According to Bickerstaff, while he is progressing, this is a situation the Pistons will “take our time with.” Paul Reed has played consistent rotation minutes as Jalen Duren’s backup, and that won’t change until Stewart returns.
Source: Coty Davis
DET • Center and Power Forward • #28
19 days ago
Stewart will remain sidelined for a sixth straight game with this calf injury. Paul Reed has filled out the backup center minutes, which has led to a few strong performances. However, with Jalen Duren healthy and available, Reed won’t be worth streaming.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DET • Center and Power Forward • #28
29 days ago
Stewart, who played 20 minutes in Friday’s win over the Grizzlies, is out with a strained left calf. His absence moves Paul Reed up in the rotation, and he may hold onto the backup center role for a few games. In that role, Reed is worth a look in deep leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DET • Center and Power Forward • #28
about 1 month ago
In his second game back after serving a seven-game suspension, Stewart was able to make a big impact off the bench with Jalen Duren limited to 12 minutes due to foul trouble. This was a strong performance for Beef Stew in what has been a strong season for him, though performances like this won’t come consistently when Duren is healthy. Still, this was a productive outing for him.
DET • Center and Power Forward • #28
2 months ago
Stewart, who was levied with the longest suspension stemming from the altercation between the Pistons and Hornets, was suspended for leaving the bench area, aggressively entering an on-court altercation and fighting, according to a release from the NBA. The 24-year-old power forward’s repeated history of unsportsmanlike acts was also a factor in the length of his suspension. He’ll begin serving his suspension Wednesday against the Raptors. With Jalen Duren also suspended, Paul Reed will move into the starting lineup and is a must-stream option against Toronto.
Source: NBA PR
DET • Center and Power Forward • #28
3 months ago
Stewart had a quiet stretch entering this game, but he was able to get things going on offense in the loss. Typically, Stewart’s impact is on the glass and as a shot blocker, but he wasn’t able to do much of either in this game. Still, a productive scoring night is encouraging since he should typically collect more boards and blocks than he did in this game. However, he hasn’t been able to make a consistent impact for fantasy managers as a reserve.
DET • Center and Power Forward • #28
3 months ago
Stewart is back in the rotation after a one-game absence. He and Jalen Duren (ankle) will handle the center position, with the latter appearing in a game for the first time since New Year’s Day.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DET • Center and Power Forward • #28
3 months ago
Stewart was at practice on Wednesday after missing Saturday’s loss to the Clippers. On track to play Thursday night, Beef Stew will likely come off the bench, since Jalen Duren and Tobias Harris are also listed as probable.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DET • Center and Power Forward • #28
3 months ago
Added to the Pistons’ injury report on Saturday morning, Stewart’s absence opens up a spot in the starting lineup. Paul Reed, who started alongside Beef Stew in Wednesday’s win over the Bulls, will have solid streaming upside since Jalen Duren (ankle) is also out.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DET • Center and Power Forward • #28
3 months ago
Stewart is a late addition to the injury report, which isn’t uncommon when illnesses pop up. He’s been starting with Jalen Duren (ankle) sidelined, but if Stewart is out as well, Paul Reed would likely step in as the starting center and have tons of upside as a streamer.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DET • Center and Power Forward • #28
3 months ago
With Tobias Harris and Jalen Duren out, Stewart’s fantasy value has received a boost recently. However, with Cade Cunningham also out on Wednesday, few envisioned Beef Stew putting on the performance that he did against the Bulls. He only missed three of his 17 shot attempts, finishing with his first 30-point game as a pro. Stewart only grabbed three rebounds, but the points, field-goal percentage and “stocks” more than compensate for that “deficiency.” Rostered in 22 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Stewart has offered sixth-round value in eight- and nine-cat formats over the past week.
DET • Center and Power Forward • #28
3 months ago
Tobias Harris injured his hip during the first quarter of Tuesday’s win over the Lakers, opening up a spot in the starting lineup. As was the case earlier this season, Stewart will move into the starting lineup. Already worth rostering in deep leagues, Beef Stew is worth streaming in 12-team formats until Harris returns.
Source: NBA Lineups
DET • Center and Power Forward • #28
3 months ago
With the Pistons losing Tobias Harris to a hip injury during the first half, Stewart was inserted into the lineup to begin the third quarter. That did not significantly affect his playing time, with Beef Stew logging 18 minutes. However, Stewart didn’t miss a shot, and he was one of six reserves to play at least eight minutes. A move into the starting lineup if Harris misses time would raise Stewart’s fantasy ceiling, but the jump may not be extreme due to Detroit’s improved depth.
DET • Center and Power Forward • #28
4 months ago
Tobias Harris’ return from injury sent Stewart back to Detroit’s second unit, but that didn’t stop the sixth-year center from putting up good fantasy numbers. Off the bench, he logged 21 minutes and shot efficiently en route to finishing as the Pistons’ scoring leader. He also tallied a season-high in assists along the way and put together a second consecutive strong fantasy performance. Stewart will remain in a reserve role as long as Detroit’s roster is healthy. He likely isn’t worth rostering in fantasy leagues unless injuries lead him to start and consistently log heavy minutes.
DET • Center and Power Forward • #28
4 months ago
With Tobias Harris (ankle) unavailable, Stewart made his seventh start of the season on Saturday. After shooting 4-of-10 from three in his previous nine appearances, Beef Stew shot 3-of-5 against the Bucks. If there was a disappointing aspect of his performances, it was the lack of rebounds. Over the last two games, Stewart totaled three rebounds, a poor return for a player averaging 6.0 per game on the season. Recent rebounding production aside, he remains a player who should be rostered in deep leagues.
DET • Center and Power Forward • #28
4 months ago
Stewart will slide into the starting unit with Jalen Duren (leg) unavailable. The rest of the starters will remain the same, but Stewart will receive a significant boost in minutes and value as a starter.
Source: Detroit Pistons
DET • Center and Power Forward • #28
5 months ago
Stewart missed three games with an ankle injury, but is set to make his return on Friday against the 76ers. The 24-year-old power forward is likely to see a significant workload with Jalen Duren (ankle) out. Paul Reed, who was excellent in Wednesday’s win over the Bulls, will likely head back to the bench in favor of Stewart.
DET • Center and Power Forward • #28
5 months ago
Beef Stew has missed Detroit’s last three games but could be back to take on Philadelphia. Ron Holland has been starting in his place and would likely return to a bench role if Stewart is back. However, if Stewart is back and Jalen Duren (ankle) remains out, Holland could continue to start, with Paul Reed returning to the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DET • Center and Power Forward • #28
5 months ago
Stewart has missed Detroit’s last two games, including Monday’s overtime win over the Wizards. With Tobias Harris (ankle) also out, Ron Holland II has moved into the starting lineup and is worth streaming in deeper leagues. Beef Stew’s absence also impacts the center rotation, with Paul Reed moving into the backup role.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DET • Center and Power Forward • #28
5 months ago
Stewart, who sprained his ankle during Friday’s win over the Nets, was initially doubtful for Sunday. His absence opens up a spot in the starting lineup, as Tobias Harris is also out with a sprained ankle. Ron Holland started the second half of Friday’s victory, making him the likely candidate to fill the void on Sunday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DET • Center and Power Forward • #28
5 months ago
Stewart has been starting in place of Tobias Harris (ankle), and if Stewart ends up playing, he should get another start. However, the doubtful tag holds true, Ron Holland, who started the second half on Friday, would likely start against Philadelphia.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DET • Center and Power Forward • #28
5 months ago
Stewart sprained his left ankle during the second quarter of Friday’s game, exiting with 8:36 remaining in the period. While Jalen Duren replaced Beef Stew at the time of the injury, he’s already in the starting lineup. Ron Holland started the third quarter and could remain in that role if Stewart and Tobias Harris (ankle) aren’t available for Sunday’s game against the 76ers.
Source: Johnny Kane