Isaiah Stewart is one step closer to returning to the Pistons' starting lineup.
The third-year center is progressing toward a return from his sprained right big toe after practicing with the Motor City Cruise on Wednesday. Stewart was assigned to the Pistons' G League affiliate, but quickly recalled back to the Pistons in the same day.
Stewart has missed Detroit’s last four games due to a toe injury suffered on Nov. 14 against the Toronto Raptors. The Pistons are 1-3 without Stewart, including Tuesday's 110-108 win over the Denver Nuggets.
Detroit is shorthanded on the depth chart without three of their starters in Cade Cunningham, Saddiq Bey and Stewart.