Grizzlies trade for Isaiah Stewart from Pistons on draft day
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 1:16 AM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
The Memphis Grizzlies have acquired center Isaiah Stewart from the Detroit Pistons in exchange for three future second-round picks. Stewart, who is 25 years old, averaged 8.8 points and 6.8 rebounds per game over six seasons with Detroit. The Grizzlies will absorb the remaining two years and $30 million on Stewart's contract through a trade exception. This addition is intended to bolster Memphis' depth behind starting center Zach Edey as the team continues to build its roster after multiple trades during the draft. The acquisition of Stewart adds further depth to the Grizzlies' frontcourt strategy.
- •Memphis acquires Isaiah Stewart from Detroit on June 25, 2026.
- •Grizzlies trade three future second-round picks for Stewart.
- •Stewart averaged 8.8 points and 6.8 rebounds per game with the Pistons.
- •The team adds Stewart to deepen their frontcourt behind Zach Edey.
- •Memphis absorbs Stewart's $30 million contract through a trade exception.
- 1:16 AMYahoo Sports — Grizzlies acquire center Isaiah Stewart in draft day trade with Pistons
"The Memphis Grizzlies are trading for a new backup center after acquiring Isaiah Stewart from the Detroit Pistons.
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