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Pistons Trade 'Beef Stew' Stewart to Grizzlies
25 Jun
Summary
- Detroit traded Isaiah Stewart to Memphis for future second-round picks.
- The trade occurred during Round 2 of the 2026 NBA draft.
- Stewart was suspended seven games in February 2026 for a fight.
The Detroit Pistons have reportedly traded Isaiah Stewart to the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday, June 25, 2026. This transaction, revealed by ESPN's Shams Charania, is expected to yield three future second-round draft picks for Detroit.
The trade was executed during the second round of the 2026 NBA draft. Just a day prior, on Tuesday, June 24, 2026, the Pistons had moved up from the 21st pick to the 17th selection to acquire Stanford guard Ebuka Okorie. Detroit's draft capital had been limited, holding only one first-round pick and no second-round selections prior to these moves.
Stewart, 25, known as 'Beef Stew,' joined the Pistons in 2020 after being drafted 16th overall by the Portland Trail Blazers. His time in Detroit was punctuated by on-court altercations. Most recently, in February 2026, he received a seven-game suspension following an incident with the Charlotte Hornets. The Pistons have not yet officially commented on the trade.
