Knicks Named Landing Spot for Pistons Big Man

The New York Knicks could trade for the Detroit Pistons big man.

Jeremy Brener | Sep 13, 2024

Mar 17, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart (28) grabs the rebound in the first half against the Miami Heat at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images / Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

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The New York Knicks are searching for a big man in every nook and cranny in the NBA.

It's a pretty quiet time for moves, so the Knicks will likely have to wait for the regular season to roll around for some action to take place, but they might have a potential deal waiting for them in Motown.

Bleacher Report writer Eric Pincus suggests that the Knicks could look into trading for Detroit Pistons big man Isaiah Stewart.

"The team previously talked to the Utah Jazz about Kessler but didn't find common ground. He's a viable option, but Isaiah Stewart II of the Detroit Pistons may be a natural fit. He's about the same height as Achiuwa but has a bigger body. Stewart has a team-friendly multiyear contract, has improved his outside shot and could be part of the return if the Knicks send out Randle," Pincus writes.

Stewart, 23, recently signed a four-year, $60 million extension with the Pistons, but Detroit has a rather crowded frontcourt and could look to say goodbye to one of their players.

The Pistons had no reason not to sign Stewart to an extension because they didn't want him to walk away for nothing. At 6-9, Stewart isn't the biggest player on the market, but he plays differently compared to the other Knicks' bigs.

Stewart averaged 10.9 points per game while shooting just over 38 percent from beyond the 3-point line. No other Knicks big men shoot from distance, so he would add some much-needed spacing for the team.

The Knicks don't have a lot of assets to trade the Pistons, though they do have Detroit's heavily-protected first-round pick from the 2025 NBA Draft that would certainly be on the table to start conversations.

If Detroit changes its mind about trading Stewart, New York should be one of the first calls.

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Published Sep 13, 2024

JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.