Detroit is sending backup big man Isaiah Stewart to the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for three future second-round picks. Stewart comes off a strong season where he averaged 10 points and 5 rebounds per game. He helped the Pistons secure over 60 wins, their best mark in two decades, before a second-round exit against Cleveland.

Memphis integrates the 25-year-old into a young frontcourt alongside Zach Edey, Cameron Boozer, and Karim Lopez. Stewart brings efficiency, shooting 55% from the field while finishing seventh in Sixth Man of the Year voting. He carries a contract with $30 million remaining over two years, including a team option for the 2027-28 season.

Pistons president Trajan Langdon is clearing space to handle upcoming free agency. Detroit needs flexibility to retain core players like Jalen Duren, Tobias Harris, and Kevin Huerter. This move follows another trade where Langdon moved up to draft Ebuka Okorie, showing a clear push to reshape the roster after their No. 1 seed finish.

Memphis now possesses a dense collection of young bigs after acquiring both Stewart and Lopez from Detroit within 48 hours. Detroit recovers three second-round picks to offset previous draft-day costs. The trade removes a productive bench piece to prioritize the retention of their primary starters.