(12-18-2023, 05:32 AM)omahen Wrote: From the article:
Other note: Contending teams like Boston, Oklahoma City and Dallas have shown great interest in Isaiah Stewart, league sources tell The Athletic.
https://theathletic.com/5142623/2023/12/...scenarios/
Didn't read the article, but if real it looks like teams see him as a bench piece. I think Boston and obviously would have more assets to offer in a trade if they were motivated. I think he would be a pretty good fit for both. For OKC, he could provide some much needed bulk. Maybe even play with Chet and still have an elite shotblocker on the floor as this is something that Stewart is not a strong point.
He was one of my favorites in that draft. I am just not sure his fit in a playoff atmosphere. He would provide some needed toughness. He is probably best as a non shotblocking/non rim running center. There are fits for him at PF, but is he going to be able to stay on the floor guarding on the perimeter.
In some ways he reminds me of Naz Reid so I can see why Dallas may have interest. Eventhough he is shooting 36 % from 3 this year, I am not sure he will ever be a huge weapon spreading the floor. Dallas would need to decide is this what they want for a backup 5 and also if he could play with Lively together. Both of these questions would determine how aggressive they would look to make a deal.