Detroit reportedly trades Isaiah Stewart to Memphis for three second-round picks

Memphis’ front line is looking very impressive. They drafted potential franchise cornerstone Cameron Boozer No. 3 this year, and he will play between Cedric Coward and Zach Edey — an impressive young core.

Now they will bring Beef Stew off the bench.

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The Detroit Pistons are trading defensive big man Isaiah Stewart to Memphis for three second-round picks, a story broken by Shams Charania of ESPN. Those second-round picks are ones Memphis got while moving back five spots in the first round of the NBA Draft on Tuesday.

Detroit needs the cap space and roster space to spend big on a secondary scoring option and shot creator to go next to Cade Cunningham. The Pistons eyed Austin Reaves as a restricted free agent, but he is returning to the Lakers. The Pistons are reportedly in talks with Milwaukee about Tyler Herro, who the Bucks are getting in the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade. Norman Powell is a free agent, and while Miami wants to bring him back, it may not be able to afford him. After that, there are players such as Coby White.

Stewart averaged 10 points and five rebounds a game last season for the Pistons, although he is far better known as an elite, physical defender in the paint. He will bring some grit — something the Memphis fans will love — to a team that has plenty of size and physicality up front now.

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Publish date : 2026-06-25 04:05:00

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