Stewart heads into the 2025-26 season with something to prove after seeing his role diminish in 2024-25. A near-constant starter for the previous three seasons, the center spent most of last year coming off the bench and saw his production drop, averaging 6.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.4 blocks on 55.9 percent shooting in 19.9 minutes across 72 games (four starts). Before last season, the University of Washington product had never averaged fewer than 20 minutes per night or dipped below 7.9 points per game since entering the league in 2020-21. His 2024-25 campaign ended on a sour note -- a two-game suspension in April for his role in an in-game altercation, followed later by right knee inflammation that sidelined him for five of Detroit's six playoff games. The Pistons made minimal frontcourt changes this offseason, which should leave Stewart in line to serve as Jalen Duren's primary backup. Known for his rugged mindset and physical presence in the paint, Stewart anchors the defense with toughness and rim protection, though his offensive skill set is limited. That combination makes the 24-year-old an important piece to Detroit's real-life success, even if his production fluctuates from night to night. For fantasy purposes, however, his role and scoring profile suggest he's better suited as a situational or streaming option rather than a consistent contributor.