Pistons' Isaiah Stewart arrested for assault for punching Suns' Eubanks during pregame altercation

On Wednesday, October 20th, 2021, Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart was arrested for assault in Phoenix, Arizona. The incident occurred at the arena hours before the teams played each other in a pregame altercation. According to reports, Stewart punched Phoenix Suns center Drew Eubanks during the incident.

Stewart, who is 20 years old, has been with the Pistons since being drafted 18th overall in the 2020 NBA Draft. He has played in three games for the team this season, averaging 3.7 points and 4.7 rebounds per game.

Eubanks, who is 25 years old, has been with the Suns since being drafted 19th overall in the 2018 NBA Draft. He has played in three games for the team this season, averaging 3.7 points and 4.3 rebounds per game.

It is not clear what led to the altercation between the two players, but it is believed that they had a disagreement during the pregame warm-ups. The incident was caught on camera and has since been widely circulated online.

The exact charges that Stewart is facing are not yet known, but assault is typically classified as a misdemeanor offense in Arizona. If convicted, he could face fines, community service, or even jail time.

It is important to note that this is a developing story and more information may become available as the investigation continues.