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The Memphis Grizzlies are not being subtle about the kind of frontcourt they want to build.

Memphis is acquiring Isaiah Stewart from the Detroit Pistons for three future second-round picks, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The move gives the Grizzlies a 25-year-old center/forward with a bruising defensive reputation, a manageable contract and a style that immediately changes the tone of their bench.

It also drew quick attention around the NBA because of what Memphis has already done this week. The Grizzlies used the No. 3 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft on Cameron Boozer, then moved down twice before landing Karim Lopez at No. 21.

Now Stewart joins a frontcourt mix that already includes Jaren Jackson Jr., Zach Edey, Boozer and Lopez. For a team trying to reset around size, physicality and youth, the message was hard to miss.

“This certainly feels like a move before another move,” ClutchPoints insider Brett Siegel posted on X, pointing to Detroit’s side of the deal and the Pistons’ reported interest in adding another scoring guard or wing next to Cade Cunningham.