Detroit Pistons forward Isaiah Stewart was arrested after punching a Phoenix Suns player Drew Eubanks before Wednesday’s NBA game between both teams.
Stewart was arrested for assault, issued a citation, and released, according to a news release from the Phoenix Police Department.
Police say officers at Footprint Center in Phoenix were called to a fight between the two players around 4:45 p.m. local (6:45 p.m. ET) in the tunnel of the arena’s parking lot.
And when they got there, Eubank had gotten a minor injury. The two men were separated by police.
“Detectives responded to investigate the incident and collect evidence,” Phoenix Police said, adding the investigation remains active.
“The attack on Drew Eubanks was unprovoked, and acts of violence such as this are unacceptable,” a Suns spokesperson told CNN.
“We unequivocally support Drew and will continue to work with local law enforcement and the NBA.”
Stewart, 22, is in his fourth season with the Pistons.
In 2021, Stewart was involved in an on-court altercation with superstar LeBron James who made contact with the Pistons player’s face.
The latter was suspended for a game without pay as a result.
After the game, Pistons head coach Monty Williams said he and other team officials had talked to Stewart, who gave them his side of the story.
“I know the Suns put out a statement and said it was unprovoked,” Williams told reporters.
“I think that is irresponsible […] I think there’s a time for information to be gathered and then you can make a statement.”
