Isaiah Stewart suspended by NBA, while his assault charge is dropped / News - Basketnews.com

Detroit Pistons' big man, Isaiah Stewart, has been suspended following a fight with Phoenix Suns player Drew Eubanks.

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Isaiah Stewart of the Detroit Pistons has been hit with a suspension after getting into a fight with Drew Eubanks of the Phoenix Suns.

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According to a press release from the NBA, Stewart will be forced to miss three games without pay, starting with the upcoming match-up between the Pistons and the Indiana Pacers.

The press release states that Stewart received the sanction because he was the one who initiated the altercation with Eubanks.

Stewart had attacked Eubanks in the back tunnel of the Suns after the Pistons' loss to the Phoenix team with a score of 116-100.

Before this suspension, Stewart was arrested. According to Baxter Holmes of ESPN, Stewart's misdemeanor assault charge was dismissed by the Phoenix Municipal Court.

It's not the first violent incident involving Stewart. Famously, Stewartbarged toward LeBron Jamesin 2021 after getting cut in the eye and had to be held back by his teammates. Last season, hegot into a scuffle with Draymond Green.

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