The Memphis Grizzlies find themselves in the best position a team can in the NBA. They’re a bonafide title contender, and they have one of the most electrifying stars under 25 in the league. Still, what’s better than one young star guard?
The answer is obvious; Two young star guards.
The Utah Jazz are not quite as fortunate. They appear to be on the verge of combustion. Saturday’s narrow escape of a Luka Doncic-less Dallas Mavericks did little to quiet the whispers surrounding this team.
It appears that Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert have run their course as a duo. Barring an unexpected playoff run, the Jazz may host a fire sale this summer.
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If they do, the Memphis Grizzlies should be monitoring Mitchell’s availability. They may not be his most expected suitor, but having won 56 games this season, they could easily justify that type of win-now expenditure.
If their front office does decide to go that route, here are two deals that see Mitchell joining Ja Morant in Memphis this summer.