Isaiah Stewart suspended 7 games; other players disciplined after Pistons-Hornets brawl
Isaiah Stewart of the Detroit Pistons has received a seven-game suspension for his involvement in a significant brawl during a game against the Charlotte Hornets, while other players involved received lesser suspensions.
Isaiah Stewart, the center for the Detroit Pistons, has been handed a seven-game suspension by the NBA following a large brawl that erupted during a match against the Charlotte Hornets. This incident captured national attention as Stewart was seen running off the bench to confront Hornets forward Miles Bridges, which escalated the altercation on the court. The NBA's decision emphasizes the severity of Stewartβs actions, classifying his behavior as leaving the bench area, aggressively engaging in the fight, and reflecting a troubling pattern of unsportsmanlike conduct from him.