Golden State Warriors Receive: F Jaren Jackson Jr.
Memphis Grizzlies Receive: C James Wiseman
James Wiseman was the second-overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft by the Golden State Warriors. They did not trade the pick on draft night but could end up moving their selection.
Wiseman has been placed in many NBA trade rumors during his first season in the league. Here, he would be dealt for another big man that the Warriors could add to the frontcourt.
Jaren Jackson Jr. is the return for Golden State. The Warriors will enter the season with hopes of returning to the top of the Western Conference. Jackson Jr. is a big man that would help with that notion right away.
There has been mention in rumors around the NBA that Memphis may not be ‘sold’ on Jackson Jr. long-term. His injury history has become troubling and there is reason to question whether he is the best fit next to Ja Morant for the coming years as a result.
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The Grizzlies face a situation where they will need to give a contract extension to Jackson Jr. soon. That would not be the case with Wiseman and could make him a more intriguing option to try next to Morant.
Let’s take a closer look and see how this NBA trade scenario centered around Jaren Jackson Jr. would impact both the Memphis Grizzlies and Golden State Warriors.
