The Detroit Pistons are expected to evaluate trade options, as their losing streak has stretched to 23 consecutive games. Several Pistons veterans will be discussed in trade talks, but one younger player is also drawing interest around the league.
Detroit big man Isaiah Stewart has drawn trade interest from the Boston Celtics, Oklahoma City Thunder and Dallas Mavericks. All three teams are contenders that could be looking for additional frontcourt depth.
One challenge in trading for Stewart is that he’s poison pill restricted. Because Stewart signed a four-year, $60 million extension that will kick in next season, his outgoing and incoming salaries differ in a trade.
Stewart counts as $5.3 million in outgoing salary on the Pistons side. For a team acquiring Stewart, he will count for $13.1 million, which is the average of his current salary, plus his four-year extension.