3-for-1! Pistons complete a trade! Next step reportedly going all-in for LeBron James

Here we go, another deal.

Breaking news from Shams:The Pistons send Stewart to the Grizzlies for three second-round picks.

His current contract expires in the summer of 2028, with an annual salary of $15 million for the next two seasons.

So after trading Stewart, the Pistons are better positioned to land big fish in free agency. They can currently free up $21 million in cap space, which could reach over $30 million at most.

Currently on the free agent market, the only big names left are LeBron James, who at 41 still performs at an All-Star level, and 33-year-old newly minted All-Star guard Norman Powell.

Back to Stewart. As the notorious enforcer, he has not only chased down LeBron James but also thrown punches at opponents (like Bridges) on the court. Every team needs such a "bodyguard" to step up.

But he is far from just a fighter. Over six seasons with the Pistons, he averaged 24.3 minutes per game in the regular season, posting 8.8 points, 6.8 rebounds, 1.3 assists, and 1.2 blocks on 51.4% shooting. In the playoffs, he averaged 12.3 minutes, putting up 3.9 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks on 58.3% shooting.

Stewart was born on May 22, 2001. Standing at 6'8" with a 7'5" wingspan and weighing 113 kg, he is a power forward/center. Drafted 16th overall in the first round of the 2020 draft, he was once named Defensive Player of the Month. He is a solid blue-collar big man, but may not be the best fit for a rebuilding team like the Grizzlies, unless they want him to protect the newly drafted No. 3 pick, Buzzer.

Yes, according to noted reporter Sidery, Buzzer—who hasn't played a single NBA game—has already become the new face of the Grizzlies. The 26-year-old "veteran" Ja Morant has been completely ignored and remains caught in trade rumors. If not for a lack of takers, he would have left Memphis long ago.

Due to various injuries, Morant has played only 79 regular-season games combined over the last three seasons, and his performance has steadily declined. He is no longer an All-Star or the darling of the spotlight, but a hot potato that everyone wants to avoid.