{
  "id": 18578326,
  "title": "Isaiah Stewart initially thought he was getting traded to Wizards or Lakers before Grizzlies",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/isaiah-stewart-initially-thought-he-was-getting-traded-to-wizards-or",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-06T22:14:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/isaiah-stewart-initially-thought-getting-221422183.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Veteran center Isaiah Stewart recently reflected on his NBA career, revealing that he initially believed he would be traded to the Washington Wizards or Los Angeles Lakers before eventually being traded to the Memphis Grizzlies. Stewart, who helped the Grizzlies achieve a 5-0 start this season, has proven to be an effective defensive player in his role as the team's new enforcer. Upon joining the Grizzlies, Stewart adapted well to his new environment, as he revealed in an interview with Marc Spears of Andscape. He initially learned of the trade from his agent, who first thought it might be to the Wizards or Lakers. Stewart, known for his aggressive playing style, described his competitive nature as being ready to fight at any moment. Off the court, he maintains a more subdued demeanor, but his competitive spirit remains unchanged. Stewart has been averaging 11.9 points per game on a 66.7% shooting percentage, including 57.1% from beyond the three-point arc, and 3.4 rebounds per game. He is now 6-2 with the Grizzlies after their perfect start.",
  "summary": "Veteran center Isaiah Stewart thought he was heading to the Washington Wizards or the Los Angeles Lakers when the Detroit Pistons traded him to the Memphis Grizzlies over the summer. Stewart helped the Grizzlies to a 5-0 start this season. As the team’s new defensive enforcer, he’s adapted well after leaving the only NBA team he’s ever played for. […] The post Isaiah Stewart initially thought he…",
  "key_points": [
    "Isaiah Stewart initially thought he'd be traded to Wizards or Lakers.",
    "He was eventually traded to Memphis Grizzlies.",
    "Stewart averaged 11.9 points and 3.4 rebounds per game this season."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}