5 roster moves the Detroit Pistons need to make this offseason

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Apr 3, 2022; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart (28) rebounds the ball over Indiana Pacers forward Jalen Smith (25) in the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports /

Roster moves the Detroit Pistons need to make this offseason: 3. Pick up Isaiah Stewart’s team option

While Isaiah Stewart is an undersized center standing only 6’8″, the Pistons have relied on him to start every game that he played this season. He is able to do this by playing above his size thanks to his strength.

Stewart averaged 8.3 points, 8.7 rebounds, 1.2 assists, and 1.1 blocks in 25.6 minutes per game. He is a player who knows his own game, taking only 6.9 shots attempts per game to make his 8.3 points. This equated to 51.0 percent from the field, which is a good number for any player.

He was able to shoot such a high percentage from the floor thanks to the 3.2 offensive rebounds he grabbed per game. This was good enough for eighth in the NBA last season and is something that the Pistons are able to build around.

Stewart is only due $3.4 million next season, which means that the Pistons have the possibility of using the cap space which is saved by picking up the team option. Unlike Hayes, the Pistons should have no plans of trading Stewart, as he has the potential to be a massive contributor to the rebuild of this team.

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