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Isaiah Stewart Thought He Was Headed to Wizards or Lakers Before Grizzlies Trade

Isaiah Stewart Thought He Was Headed to Wizards or Lakers Before Grizzlies Trade
International Transfers · 10:11:01 - Monday, 9 November 2026

Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart initially believed he would be traded to the Washington Wizards or Los Angeles Lakers before a deal sent him to the Memphis Grizzlies, according to a recent report.

The 23-year-old forward-center had been the subject of trade speculation leading up to the NBA's February deadline. Stewart said he expected to land with either the Wizards or the Lakers before the Grizzlies emerged as the destination.

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