Pistons, Isaiah Stewart agree to 4-year, $64 million extension, per sources:

The Detroit Pistons and forward Isaiah Stewart have agreed to a four-year, $64 million rookie contract extension, team sources confirmed to The Athletic on Monday. ESPN first reported the news. Here’s what you need to know:

Stewart’s deal averages out to $15 million per year with a chance to get to $16 million per year on average with built-in bonuses.

The fourth year is a team option, according to team and league sources.

Stewart averaged 11.3 points, 8.1 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 50 games with Detroit last season.

The Athletic’s instant analysis:

Setting the tone

Stewart is the first draft pick of general manager Troy Weaver to sign a rookie extension. Optically, it was important for the rebuilding organization to have something to show for its initial draft class under Weaver, with Saddiq Bey being traded this past season and Killian Hayes’ future up in the air.