Altercation Leads to Assault Charges
Detroit Pistons forward Isaiah Stewart, 22, was arrested and cited for assault after an altercation with Phoenix Suns player Drew Eubanks, 27, prior to Wednesday’s NBA game. The incident took place in the tunnel of the arena’s parking lot, resulting in Eubanks sustaining a minor injury.
Response from Teams and Law Enforcement
Phoenix Police Department responded to the incident, with the investigation still ongoing. A Suns spokesperson condemned the attack as unprovoked, pledging support for Eubanks and cooperation with authorities and the NBA. The Pistons are gathering information to respond to the NBA and local authorities.
Previous Incidents and Game Outcome
This is not Stewart’s first altercation, as he was involved in a 2021 on-court incident with LeBron James. Stewart was already sidelined with an ankle injury for the game, which the Suns won 116-110. Pistons head coach Monty Williams criticized the Suns’ statement on the incident, calling for responsible information sharing.
League and Team Responses
Despite the seriousness of the incident, Suns head coach Frank Vogel emphasized that such behavior has no place in the game, reflecting a sentiment echoed by the NBA and both teams involved.