Isaiah Stewart is on the trade block and on the radar of multiple teams across the league

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Despite being one of the mainstays of the Detroit Pistons over the past few years, it seems they are willing to part ways with Isaiah Stewart in the 2026 offseason. He has been a net positive for the team, as he is a superb defender who also has upside as an offensive player.

While some people might point out his disciplinary issues, Stewart is still a valuable player. Now that he is on the trade block, other teams might be looking for ways to scoop him up in a trade.

Isaiah Stewart could be a valuable player for teams in the offseason

Stewart is one of the most interesting players ahead of the 2026 offseason. The Pistons were successful with him as an option in the frontcourt. He can play as a defensive anchor, but he has also grown into a reliable player on offense.

In the 2025-26 season, he averaged 10 points, five rebounds, and 1.6 blocks per game. In only 22.7 minutes a night, that is an impressive stat line, which could make him a valuable option for any team across the league.

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The teams that are interested and would benefit massively from getting him are the Boston Celtics, Miami Heat, and the San Antonio Spurs. Since the Pistons are interested in trading him away, those teams should jump at the chance of getting him.

The Celtics and Heat need big men they can always rely on to be solid defensively. In the Spurs‘ case, they almost won the championship this season without having a real backup for Victor Wembanyama.

If Stewart goes to the Spurs, he would be one of their most valuable players. He can play both power forward and center, which will be a cheat code when it comes to having him and Wembanyama on the same team.

At the same time, the Spurs also need some enforcers on the roster. Wembanyama has received all kinds of physical contact over the past three years, and a player like Stewart could change that story.

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