Isaiah Stewart Listed Questionable as the Grizzlies Wait on His Ankle
Underdog NBA reported: 'Isaiah Stewart (ankle) listed questionable Monday.'
The NBA injury report remains the most chaotic document in sports, and today’s edition features big man Isaiah Stewart officially listed as questionable for Monday with an ankle issue.
Stewart originally tweaked his left ankle during the preseason back on October 9, earning a two-week timeout and forcing him to miss the season opener against the Utah Jazz. Now, he is lingering in that frustrating gray area where nobody knows if he is actually going to lace them up or just watch from the bench in premium athleisure.
For a guy whose entire game is built on setting bone-rattling screens and fighting for rebounds like they owe him money, a bad ankle is a massive problem. You cannot play the role of the team enforcer when you are wincing every time you plant your pivot foot.
His uncertain status leaves a physical hole in the middle for Memphis and creates an immediate headache for anyone trying to lock in daily fantasy lineups or frontcourt prop bets. If he sits, the Grizzlies have to dig deeper into their rotation to find someone willing to do the dirty work in the paint.
Keep an eye on the pregame warmups to see how he moves. If Stewart gets the green light, expect the coaching staff to monitor his workload closely, but if he is ruled out, Memphis will have to survive another night without their primary bruiser down low.