Stewart left Monday's preseason game against the Hawks in the first quarter with an undisclosed injury and is listed day-to-day. The Grizzlies, who have not yet played a regular-season game this season, will turn to their frontcourt depth while he is evaluated.
What happened
Isaiah Stewart was listed day-to-day on Monday's 7:53 p.m. ET injury report after leaving that night's preseason game against the Hawks. He exited to the locker room in the first quarter with an undisclosed injury, categorized as other, on his left side. Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reported the exit. Stewart had already been day-to-day earlier Monday, when the issue was described as a lower-body problem. The report does not specify a return timeline.
What it means for the Grizzlies
Monday's game against the Hawks was part of Memphis's preseason schedule, and the regular-season opener is still ahead; the Grizzlies are 0-0 since the 2026-27 season has not started, so there is no with-or-without record for Stewart yet. Last season he averaged 10.0 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 22.7 minutes across 58 games. If he sits, frontcourt minutes could shift to Jaren Jackson Jr., who has played 30.7 minutes for 19.2 points without him, and to Santi Aldama, at 27.9 minutes for 14.0 points.
What to watch
The team's next injury report will update his status; a timetable for his return has not been announced. Memphis continues its preseason schedule before the 2026-27 regular season opens. The Grizzlies' Monday report also listed Micah Peavy as day-to-day with an ankle and leg issue, Karim Lopez as day-to-day with an undisclosed issue, and Zach Edey as day-to-day with a left ankle and leg issue.
Is Isaiah Stewart playing against the Hawks?
No. Stewart already left Monday's preseason game against the Hawks in the first quarter and is day-to-day with an undisclosed injury.
When will Isaiah Stewart be back?
A return date has not been announced. He is day-to-day and will be updated on the next injury report.