Easily the brightest storyline in the NBA this season is the Memphis Grizzlies. Led by Ja Morant’s rise to superstardom, they won 56 games and became one of the most liked groups in the league right now.
Following an incredible run this season, expectations for the Grizzlies are going to drastically increase. More importantly, they are a team to watch to make the all-in move to become a bonafide finals contender for years to come.
Between a plethora of enticing young players and draft capital, Memphis is in a position to swing a big deal if an opportunity arises. Depending on how things unfold in the playoffs, that chance could come this summer.
For multiple reasons, many are anticipating the Utah Jazz to make seismic changes this offseason. After multiple postseason runs falling short, these playoffs could be the final chance for the Donovan Mitchell/Rudy Gobert pairing.
LATEST NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: 2 Trade Packages To Send Jazz Star Donovan Mitchell To Memphis Grizzlies
There is no telling which superstar the Utah Jazz will decide to part with. But if they make Donovan Mitchell available, the Grizzlies are a team to watch to swoop in and get a deal done.
At 25-years-old, Mitchell is on the cusp of his prime years. In 67 games for Utah this year, he posted averages of 25.9 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 5.3 assists.
From a fit perspective, a deal of this proportion makes a lot of sense. It’s highly unlikely Memphis will be able to keep all their young players, so packaging some for a high-caliber player could be the better option. After seeing how Morant played this season, pairing him with Mitchell would give the Memphis Grizzlies one of the best backcourt duos in the NBA.
LATEST NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: 2 Trade Packages To Send Jazz Star Donovan Mitchell To Memphis Grizzlies
Given how early Memphis is on their timeline, they could be hesitant to make a home run swing now. That being said, if they perform well in the postseason, the front office might be willing to package some assets to make the leap towards being a true contender.
