Pistons’ Isaiah Stewart arrested for punching Suns’ Drew Eubanks

PHOENIX — Detroit Pistons middle Isaiah Stewart was arrested for assault Wednesday for punching Phoenix Suns middle Drew Eubanks on the enviornment hours earlier than the groups performed.

Phoenix police stated Stewart was issued a quotation and launched. Stewart was already listed as out for the sport due to a sprained left ankle. Eubanks had six factors and eight rebounds in 18 minutes within the Suns’ 116-100 victory.

Eubanks stated earlier than the sport that the altercation occurred as he was coming into the sector. He stated an argument began and so they have been chest to chest earlier than Stewart threw the punch. Safety intervened, and Eubanks stated he was high quality for the sport, although police say he suffered a minor damage.

“The assault on Drew Eubanks was unprovoked, and acts of violence corresponding to this are unacceptable,” the Suns stated in an announcement. “We unequivocally help Drew, and can proceed to work with native regulation enforcement and the NBA.”

The Pistons stated they have been conscious of the incident.

“We’re within the technique of gathering details about what occurred and what provoked it, and responding to the NBA and native authorities,” the workforce stated.

Pistons coach Monty Williams, fired by Phoenix after final season, stated he thought the Suns mustn’t have weighed in with their assertion.

“The factor is to get all the info. The NBA will do an investigation,” Williams stated. “For me to return right here and make an announcement could be a bit irresponsible. I do know the Suns stated it was unprovoked; I believe that’s irresponsible for positive. You actually do not know.

“That didn’t must occur. There’s a time for the knowledge to be gathered, after which you may make an announcement.”

Stewart was concerned in an on-court altercation with the Lakers’ LeBron James in 2021 that noticed Stewart suspended for 2 video games and James for one.

“Preserve the sport first. There’s a number of noise,” Suns star Kevin Durant stated. “It is unlucky what occurred earlier than the sport, it is speculated to be a brotherhood. However I additionally perceive, dudes get into stuff. We attempt to keep away from that on this league, hopefully we are able to transfer on from it. All of us help Drew.”