In a report by Larry Brown Sports, the NBA has officially sanctioned four players involved in a violent altercation during Monday’s game between the Charlotte Hornets and the Detroit Pistons. The league’s disciplinary office acted swiftly after multiple punches were thrown, resulting in some of the stiffest penalties seen this season.
Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart received the most significant punishment, a seven-game suspension without pay. The league cited his “repeated history of unsportsmanlike acts” as a primary factor for the length of the ban. Stewart reportedly left the bench area to escalate the fight, which the NBA viewed as a major violation of player safety protocols.
Other players caught in the crossfire include Moussa Diabate and Miles Bridges, who both earned four-game suspensions for their roles in the melee. Jalen Duren, despite being an All-Star selection, was handed a two-game ban for initiating the initial contact that sparked the chaos. All suspensions are set to begin immediately as teams head into the final stretch before the All-Star break.
* Men’s Journal noted: “League determines suspensions for brawl; Duren will still participate in Sunday’s All-Star Game.”
* Chris Haynes (via X) shared: “Detroit center Isaiah Stewart has been suspended seven games for leaving the bench area and fighting.”
Echotitbits take:
The NBA is clearly trying to avoid a “Malice at the Palace” 2.0 scenario by throwing the book at Isaiah Stewart. While the Pistons are currently leading the Eastern Conference, losing their defensive anchors for several games could disrupt their momentum. Watch for how the Pistons’ depth is tested over the next week and whether Stewart’s “enforcer” reputation becomes a permanent liability for his career.
Source: Larry Brown Sports — https://larrybrownsports.com/basketball/nba-announces-suspensions-from-hornets-pistons-brawl/740747 February 11, 2026
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