Depth at the center position has been viewed as a need for the Los Angeles Lakers in this early part of the season as the team has struggled to protect the rim or clean the glass when starter Walker Kessler…
Memphis Grizzlies big man Isaiah Stewart revealed in an interview with Marc J. Spears of Andscape that he expected to be traded to either the Los Angeles Lakers or the Washington Wizards this past offseason. Instead, Detroit Pistons executive Trajan Langdon received an offer from Memphis that could not be turned down, leading to Stewart's permanent transfer to the Grizzlies.
Stewart was sent to Memphis for three second-round picks to help Detroit clear salary. At the time of the trade, the Lakers held Deandre Ayton on their roster before eventually acquiring starting center Walker Kessler from the Utah Jazz in a sign-and-trade deal to play alongside Luka Doncic.
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