The Grizzlies moved Isaiah Stewart from out to day-to-day on Tuesday's injury report with a left ankle injury. The change puts the forward-center in the picture for Wednesday's opener against the Jazz, though his availability is not confirmed.
What happened
Memphis listed Isaiah Stewart as day-to-day on the injury report issued Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 6:16 p.m. ET, with a left ankle injury. His previous status was out. The report carries a comment that the Grizzlies announced Friday that Stewart will miss at least two weeks with the ankle, and it lists an expected return of Oct. 21. Stewart first appeared on the report on Oct. 5 as day-to-day with a lower body issue, which was later specified as the left ankle. He was downgraded to out on Oct. 9. Tuesday's update is the first upgrade since then.
What it means for the Grizzlies
The Grizzlies open the 2026-27 season Wednesday, Oct. 21, at 8 p.m. ET at home against the Jazz. Memphis is 0-0, so there is no record with or without Stewart yet. Last season Stewart averaged 10.0 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 22.7 minutes across 58 games. With him sidelined, the frontcourt minutes have gone to Jaren Jackson Jr. at 30.7 minutes and 19.2 points per game and Santi Aldama at 27.9 minutes and 14.0 points. Toby Okani has led the team in minutes at 36.2, with Lucas Williamson, Rayan Rupert, Dariq Whitehead and Adama Bal all above 30. Ja Morant has played 28.4 minutes at 19.4 points.
What to watch
The next injury report ahead of Wednesday's game against the Jazz will settle whether day-to-day becomes available or out. The report lists an expected return of Oct. 21, the day of the opener, but it also carries the comment that Stewart will miss at least two weeks from the team's Friday announcement. Until Memphis clears that up, his status for the opener remains open. No further games on the schedule have been addressed in the report.
Is Isaiah Stewart playing vs Jazz on Wednesday?
It is not confirmed. Stewart is listed as day-to-day with a left ankle injury, upgraded from out on Tuesday. The report lists an expected return of Oct. 21, but it also includes the Grizzlies' Friday announcement that he will miss at least two weeks.
When will Isaiah Stewart be back?
The injury report lists an expected return of Oct. 21, but the report's comment says the Grizzlies announced Friday that Stewart will miss at least two weeks. A firm return date has not been announced beyond that.