Pistons’ Isaiah Stewart Arrested For Allegedly Punching Suns’ Drew Eubanks

Pistons heart Isaiah Stewart was arrested for allegedly assaulting Suns ahead Drew Eubanks throughout an altercation earlier than Detroit’s recreation in opposition to Phoenix on Wednesday.

The Phoenix Police Division stated in a press release the alleged incident occurred in a parking tunnel at Footprint Area in Arizona at round 4:45 PM — roughly an hour earlier than tip-off.

Cops stated when officers arrived on the scene, they spoke with a number of bystanders … who instructed them the 2 athletes had gotten right into a verbal altercation as they arrived on the area that turned violent.

“Witnesses said the argument escalated when they saw Stewart punch Eubanks, causing a minor injury,” the Phoenix PD stated in its assertion. “Both men were separated by security which ended the fight.”

A short while later, police stated they arrested Stewart for assault … and issued a quotation. He was launched — however cops say the investigation stays ongoing.

The Pistons stated they had been conscious of the incident … including that they are “in the process of gathering information about what happened and what provoked it, and responding to the NBA and local authorities.”

Kevin Durant — who was traded to the Suns in 2023 — spoke in regards to the scenario after the sport … calling it “unfortunate.” He did say, although, the staff has Drew’s again.

“It’s supposed to be a brotherhood,” Durant stated. “But I also understand, dudes get into stuff. We try to avoid that in this league, hopefully we can move on from it. We all support Drew.”

Stewart — a first-round decide in 2020 — is averaging 11 factors and 6.8 rebounds per recreation this season. He gained nationwide notoriety in 2021 after he acquired right into a physical altercation with LeBron James on the courtroom.