2025-26 Season
ISAIAH STEWART
2025-26 Season
ISAIAH STEWART
Stewart produces at an average rate for a 21-minute workload.
Stewart produces at an average rate for a 21-minute workload.
PBP Credit: Every play is analyzed from play-by-play data. Scorers get difficulty-adjusted credit, assisters get creation value based on the shot opportunity they created, and turnovers are classified by type. Shot difficulty is derived from 1M+ shots across 4 seasons. Full methodology
TEAM COMPARISON
of 15 teammates (10+ games, 10+ min)
Similar Players
Same position, closest production profile this season.
SKILL DNA
Percentile rank vs 235 Forwards with 10+ games
THE SEASON SO FAR
Isaiah Stewart’s first twenty games of the season were defined by a volatile tug-of-war between his role as an erratic spot-starter and a physical bench enforcer. When fully engaged, he was an absolute terror on the glass; on 11/04 vs MEM, he stepped into the starting five and bullied his way to 26 points and 14 rebounds, generating a monstrous +28.7 Impact score through relentless hustle and paint presence. He didn't always need a heavy scoring load to swing a game in his team's favor, either. During a 12/02 vs ATL matchup, he logged a +1.6 Impact despite scoring just 6 points because he vacuumed up 10 crucial rebounds to win the possession battle. However, there were nights where his offensive output masked a hollow overall performance. Take his 11/18 vs IND appearance, where he reached double digits with 10 points but suffered a steep -5.8 Impact because he secured only two rebounds and failed to anchor the interior defense. If Stewart wants to be a permanent fixture in the starting lineup, he has to eliminate these low-effort rebounding nights and consistently play like the bruiser he was drafted to be.
Isaiah Stewart’s midseason stretch was defined by a volatile tug-of-war between his role as a spot starter and a bench bruiser. When his touch was dialed in, he was an absolute wrecking ball. He completely detonated during the 01/08 vs CHI matchup, pouring in 31 points on a blistering 14-for-17 from the floor to generate a massive +31.7 impact score. He didn't always need to be a primary scoring option to shift the game's momentum, though. During the 12/16 vs BOS contest, Stewart managed an impressive +6.0 impact despite scoring just 7 points, anchoring the interior with 7 hard-fought rebounds and providing crucial non-scoring value. Conversely, when his offensive discipline slipped, his overall value plummeted. Look no further than the 12/27 vs UTA game, where an abysmal 2-for-7 shooting night yielded a dismal -10.8 impact score, revealing the steep hidden costs of his occasionally erratic shot selection.
Isaiah Stewart’s midseason stretch was defined by maddening volatility, oscillating wildly between empty-calorie scoring and dominant two-way shifts. Take his 01/29 vs PHX appearance as a prime example of his frustrating floor. Despite scoring a highly efficient 11 points on 4-for-5 shooting, he dragged the team down with a -2.8 Impact. The hidden cost was his complete lack of peripheral production, grabbing just two rebounds and zero assists while floating passively on defense. Conversely, he found ways to salvage terrible offensive nights through sheer effort, like on 03/10 vs BKN. He bricked his way to just 4 points on 2-for-7 shooting but still posted a +2.6 Impact. He generated that non-scoring value by crashing the glass for 8 rebounds and doing the necessary dirty work inside. When everything finally clicked, as it did on 03/05 vs SAS, the results were lethal; he drilled three triples en route to 18 points and a towering +16.7 Impact.
IMPACT TIMELINE
Game-by-game performance vs average. Green = above average, red = below.
Boom-or-bust player. Stewart's impact swings wildly relative to his average — some nights dominant, others invisible. Scoring varies by ~6 points per game.
Middle-of-the-road efficiency — shoots 45%+ from the field in 61% of games. Not automatic, but not a problem either.
Defensive difference-maker. Stewart consistently forces tough shots and protects the rim — opponents shoot worse when he's guarding them.
Performance has dropped off. First-half impact: +1.5, second-half: -2.1. Worth watching whether it's fatigue, injury, or opponents adjusting.
In a rough stretch — 8 straight games with negative impact. Longest cold streak this season: 8 games.
MATCHUP HISTORY ⚠ Updated 46 days ago
Based on 62 games with tracking data. Shows who guarded this player on offense and who he guarded on defense, with their shooting stats in those matchups.
ON OFFENSE: WHO GUARDED HIM
His shooting stats against each primary defender this season
ON DEFENSE: WHO HE GUARDED
How opponents shot when he was the primary defender. Lower FG% = better defense.
SEASON STATS
GAME LOG
70 games played
