No Timetable For Isaiah Stewart’s Calf Strain

Isaiah Stewart is out indefinitely for the Pistons with a left calf strain, writes Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press (Twitter link).

“It’s something he’s been dealing with. It just had been getting worse,” Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff said. “He gutted it out last game and I think you could see he was favoring it late… it’s something we’re going to take time with.”

Stewart has been an important part of Detroit’s rotation this season. He has averaged 10.0 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks in just 23.1 minutes per game, putting together a case for an All-Defense award.

The 6’8″ center had played seven games since returning from a seven-game suspension due to a fight against the Hornets on February 9.

His absence will likely make more room in the rotation for reserve center Paul Reed. Reed has been productive in limited minutes this season and has stepped up when called upon, averaging 13.9 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 3.5 assists in his eight games as a starter.