Tag: Isaiah Stewart

Should the Chicago Bulls trade Zach LaVine to the Detroit Pistons for fifth pick of the 2024 NBA draft?

Would such a deal make sense for both parties?

We have heard rumbles about the Chicago Bulls perhaps trying to move up in the 2024 NBA draft lottery to get the player they have set their sights on (whoever that may be), but sparse chatter about what such a move might actually look like.

But one team analyst recently made a stab at creating a framework and a range of targets on such a swap, hinting at dealing away Zach LaVine and the Bulls’ 11th overall pick for Isaiah Stewart and the fifth overall pick of the draft. This would be the cohost of the “CHGO Bulls” podcast, Will Gottlieb, who proposes the Bulls then use that pick to pursue University of Connecticut big man Donovan Clingan or other top prospects in the draft.

Would such a deal make sense for both parties? Could both teams find easier, less costly ways to fill key roles on their rosters moving forward? Or is this a slam dunk of an idea?

Take a look at the clip embedded above to hear his take and react.

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Mock trade sees Bulls swap Zach LaVine for Isaiah Stewart straight up

In this mock trade, the Chicago Bulls would trade Zach LaVine to the Detroit Pistons for Isaiah Stewart.

The Chicago Bulls are reportedly focused on trading Zach LaVine this summer. Aaron Kellerstrass of Pippen Ain’t Easy wrote a pair of mock trades to help the Bulls reset. The first was a flip of Alex Caruso and the 11th pick for the third pick, and the second was trading Zach LaVine to the Detroit Pistons for Isaiah Stewart.

“The Orlando Magic and Mortiz Wagner would also be a possibility here, but in this trade, the Bulls get a useful young big man from the Pistons in exchange for getting off LaVine’s contract,” wrote Kellerstrass. “Stewart is only owed $15 million in the first year of his extension next season, so the Bulls would save nearly $30 million in cap space, allowing them to address other needs.

“They get an immediate rotation player in Stewart, who can play both big man spots and improved his 3-point shooting to 38 percent this season. So, the Bulls get two young players without completely blowing up their roster, keep DeRozan and hope to compete while still building for the future. This may be the best of both worlds for the Bulls, who could actually win more games with these additions but also give a nod towards the future.”

By trading LaVine for Stewart, the Bulls would save a ton of money.

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NBA Twitter reacts to Isaiah Stewart punching Drew Eubanks: ‘He’s in the wrong place at the wrong time pretty often’

Here’s how NBA Twitter reacted to Isaiah Stewart punching Drew Eubanks in the back tunnels of the arena.

According to Shams Charania, Isaiah Stewart threw a punch at Drew Eubanks before the Pistons-Suns game on Wednesday night.

Stewart was arrested by the Phoenix Police following the altercation.

Kevin Durant, Monty Williams and Frank Vogel all commented on the situation post-game, and as always, NBA Twitter reacted to it.

Report: OKC Thunder show interest in Isaiah Stewart

Report: OKC Thunder shown interest in Isaiah Stewart.

More than a quarter into the 2023-24 regular season, the Oklahoma City Thunder have been one of the best teams in the league.

OKC ranks in the top seven in net rating, offensive rating and defensive rating. The Thunder are in second place in the Western Conference standings with a 16-8 record.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continues to be one of the best players in the league as he strengthens his MVP case. Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams are off to successful seasons.

If the Thunder continue to play at the level they’ve shown through two months of the season, they’ll likely be viewed as buyers at the upcoming trade deadline as they’re set to make the playoffs for the first time since 2020.

One area in need of improvement is rebounding. OKC ranks 29th in rebounding rate at 47.1%. They’re 26th in total rebounds per game at 41.1.

One possible upgrade resides with the lowly Detroit Pistons, who’ve lost an astonishing 23 games in a row. According to The Athletic’s James L. Edwards III, the Thunder are one of three teams showing great interest in Isaiah Stewart. The other two are the Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks.

Stewart has averaged 10.2 points on 45.5% shooting, 6.8 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 25 games this season. He’s also shooting 36.7% from 3 on 3.6 attempts.

If the Thunder acquire Stewart, it would be a long-term commitment. The 22-year-old is in the final year of his rookie deal and is set to begin a four-year, $60 million extension next season.

It’s unknown what the Pistons would ask for, but the minimum would likely be a bundle of draft picks. They’re likely to finish with top-three lottery odds in the 2024 NBA draft.

If the Celtics and Mavericks are the only two other teams pushing hard for Stewart, the Thunder could easily beat any package of draft compensation they might offer.

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Adam Silver’s longest NBA on-court suspensions, including Draymond Green

Adam Silver has only issued a handful of multi-game suspensions for on-court incidents.

Since taking over for David Stern, commissioner Adam Silver has not issued suspensions as often or for as long. But some still stand out.

Even though Silver does not have much reputation as a disciplinarian as the NBA’s commissioner, there are a few moments that have required him to be a bit more strict than usual.

While there are unfortunately several off-court incidents that have needed attention from Silver, it is rare that something that has happened during an actual game has led to a player receiving forced time away from the team.

But the recent suspension of Golden State’s Draymond Green for his violent chokehold of Minnesota’s Rudy Gobert led us to wonder how this compares to other on-court suspensions Silver has issued.

According to research from For The Win, per Spotrac, the NBA has now issued 15 multi-game suspensions for on-court incidents since Silver took over as league commissioner in 2014.

Based on what we found, here is what caused each of the suspensions:

Would the Detroit Pistons trade Isaiah Stewart to the Boston Celtics?

The idea of Beef Stew in Boston has continued to capture the imagination of many.

After reports of the Boston Celtics expressing interest in trading for Isaiah Stewart from the Detroit Pistons started making the rounds, fans of both teams started having predictably strong reactions to the prospect of swapping the Washington alum from the Pistons to the Celtics.

The Athletic’s Detroit beat writer James Edwards III immediately threw cold water on such reports based on his close relationship with the team, but the tantalizing (or terrifying, depending on one’s rooting interests) idea of Beef Stew in Boston has continued to capture the imagination of many.

The host of the “Locked On Pistons” podcast recently sat down to talk through the idea of trading Stewart away to Boston this offseason, and the idea of trading him away more generally.

Take a look at the clip embedded above to hear their thoughts about the former Husky’s potential to end up in green and white and more.

Listen to the “Celtics Lab” podcast on:

Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3zBKQY6

Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3GfUPFi

YouTube: https://bit.ly/3F9DvjQ

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Edwards: Celtics among several teams inquiring about Isaiah Stewart’s trade availability

With a surplus of young frontcourt players in Detroit, Stewart in particular makes all the sense in the world to pursue.

The Boston Celtics are reportedly very active in the trade market according to MassLive’s Brian Robb, and we have heard rumblings on one of the players the Celtics might be interested in. According to The Athletic’s James Edwards III, Boston is among the teams inquiring about Detroit Pistons big man Isaiah Stewart.

With a surplus of young frontcourt players in Detroit, Stewart makes all of the sense in the world to pursue. He is exactly the sort of big Boston needs given Al Horford’s aging, Robert Williams III’s recurring health concerns and Grant Williams’ uncertain future.

Unfortunately for the Celtics, Edwards is highly skeptical Detroit moves on from Stewart. “I don’t see the Pistons moving Beef Stew,” shared the plugged-in Pistons beat writer. “At all.”

That of course doesn’t mean that the possibility is nil, or even that what Edwards has heard is not negotiating through the media. But given that tidbit, we’d imagine any ask for Beef Stew to be a very big one indeed.

And one, perhaps, Boston ought to explore regardless given what he brings to the court at a price ($5.2 million) with Bird rights that rightfully has opposing ball clubs itching to get the former Washington player on their rosters.

Listen to the “Celtics Lab” podcast on:

Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3zBKQY6

Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3GfUPFi

YouTube: https://bit.ly/3F9DvjQ

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Boston needs big depth, Detroit could use a vet guard; Are these East teams natural trade partners?

With interests potentially aligning, this might be a scenario both ball clubs could benefit from.

The NBA’s new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) already has teams changing their thinking about how they should manage their rosters, and the Boston Celtics are no exception. Much speculation has abounded on how the ball club could trim spending while also making some moves to better balance the team in light of what we learned about the Celtics in the 2023 postseason.

The primary candidate floated to be on the move, perhaps surprisingly at first glance given he won the league’s Sixth Man of the Year award with Boston is Malcolm Brogdon. And with the team needing depth in the frontcourt, a club like the Detroit Pistons — who lack a veteran point guard to guide their younger floor generals but also have cap space to absorb salary — appear to be an ideal trade partner with a surplus of big men,

Let’s take a look at three potential targets that could save Boston money while addressing their depth that could also help jump-start the Piston’s rebuild.

NBA Rising Stars: Cade Cunningham named MVP to lead Team Barry to win

Cade Cunningham was named MVP of the NBA Rising Stars game to lead Team Barry to the championship and tip off All-Star Weekend.

Detroit Pistons rookie Cade Cunningham on Friday was named the Most Valuable Player of the NBA Rising Stars game to lead Team Barry to the championship and tip off All-Star Weekend from Cleveland, Ohio.

Cunningham recorded five points, including a huge 3-pointer late, three assists and two rebounds in the final game over Team Isiah. He scored a team-high 13 points, six assists and five rebounds to lead Team Barry in the semifinal round versus Team Payton.

Orlando Magic rookie Franz Wagner sent Team Barry to the win after hitting his first free throw to cross the 25-point threshold to win. The teams played to 50 points in the semifinal round and 25 points in the final to commemorate the 75th-anniversary season of the NBA.

Here is how each player and team fared in the competition.

NBA Rising Stars 2022: Player pool revealed for revamped game format

The NBA on Tuesday unveiled the 28 players set to participate in the Rising Stars game during All-Star Weekend.

The NBA on Tuesday unveiled the list of 28 players set to participate in the annual Rising Stars game on Feb. 18 as part of All-Star Weekend in Cleveland, Ohio.

The showcase game will feature four seven-player teams competing in a mini-tournament consisting of three games. Each game will be played to a final target score, meaning that a game will end with a made basket or a made free throw instead of a running clock.

The semifinal games will be played to a final target score of 50 with the final game being played to 25, for a total of 75 points across the semifinal and final to celebrate the league’s 75th anniversary season.

NBA All-Star Game: Rookie players to earn All-Star selections

The pool of 28 players for the game consists of 12 first-year players, 12 second-year players and four players from the NBA G League Ignite. The rookies and sophomores were selected by assistant coaches and the Ignite players were chosen by G League head coaches.

The teams will be coached by members of the NBA’s 75th-anniversary team. The coaches will select their rosters in a Rising Stars draft with each team consisting of seven players, including one from the Ignite. The details of the coaches and draft will be announced at a later date.

TNT will televise the competition beginning at 9 p.m. EST.