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Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart gets court date for misdemeanor assault charge of Suns player

Court date scheduled for Feb. 23

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - FEBRUARY 04: Isaiah Stewart #28 of the Detroit Pistons reacts after making a 3-point basket against the Phoenix Suns during the third quarter at Little Caesars Arena on February 04, 2023 in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images) (Nic Antaya, 2023 Nic Antaya)

DETROIT – Injured Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart has been issued a court date on his misdemeanor assault charge for punching Phoenix Suns big man Drew Eubanks.

The court date is scheduled for Friday (Feb. 23) inside the Phoenix Municipal Court.

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Stewart has been out of action since the end of January as he recovered from an ankle injury.

The NBA veteran joined the Pistons during their West Coast road trip with plans of returning after All-Star Weekend, but after the Valentine’s Day kerfuffle, he may be out even longer.

The initial incident occurred on Feb. 14 in the back tunnels of Footprint Center during the Pistons west coast swing ahead of the NBA All Star break.

Eubanks said he was leaving the court after warmups before the altercation ensued. He said words were exchanged before security intervened.

Reports say Stewart was arrested and given a citation for the incident before he was released.

Sources believe the altercation took place due to a verbal sparring session when the Suns traveled to Little Caesars Arena on Nov. 5.

There is no word on how severe the punishment will be for Stewart, but the league is still investigating the situation.


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