Drew Eubanks
This week, a police report lodged by Phoenix Suns’ Drew Eubanks hours after Detroit Pistons’ Stewart allegedly struck him.
The NBA’s statement highlighted that Stewart not only initiated the physical conflict with Eubanks but also escalated it by pushing and punching him.
Isaiah Stewart of the Detroit Pistons was taken into custody on Wednesday evening.
Eubanks confirmed the altercation, describing Stewart’s hit as a surprise attack but downplayed its impact.
Stewart had struck Eubanks from behind at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona, before their teams were set to compete.
NBA investigation into alleged tampering related to the signing of veteran big man Drew Eubanks.
NBA investigation into alleged tampering related to the signing of veteran big man Drew Eubanks.