3 Bold Trades To Send Shai Gilgeous-Alexander To Grizzlies

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City Thunder, Memphis Grizzlies, NBA Trade Rumors
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, NBA Trade Rumors
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Denver Nuggets Receive: G/F Dillon Brooks, F Brandon Clarke
Oklahoma City Thunder Receive: F Will Barton, C Steven Adams, 2022 First-Round Pick (No. 22 – UTA), 2023 First-Round Pick (MEM), 2025 First-Round Pick (MEM), 2027 First-Round Pick (MEM), 2028 First-Round Pick (DEN)
Memphis Grizzlies Receive: G Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

This time, the Denver Nuggets allow the Oklahoma City Thunder to receive an extra first-round pick.

They’re certainly benefitting from the arrangement as well. The Nuggets are starved for two-way players. Here, they land two in Brooks and Brandon Clarke. The price of Barton and a first-round pick is well worth what they’re receiving here.

Speaking of Barton, the Thunder have no interest in his services. The same goes for their reunion with Adams. They’d be absorbing veteran contracts in exchange for an abundance of draft capital here.

So, how much does Sam Presti love the draft? We know he’s intent on collecting draft picks. Would he really move Gilgeous-Alexander in his dogged pursuit of them?

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We wouldn’t count on it. At least, not this summer. It’s more likely that Gilgeous-Alexander starts 2022-23 in a Thunder uniform. Don’t be surprised if he finishes his career in a different one.

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James Piercey

When it comes to exploring the endless possibilities of NBA trades, there's no one quite like James Piercey. With a keen eye for player dynamics, salary cap intricacies, and a knack for discovering uncharted trade territory, James has risen to prominence as the preeminent expert in the realm of hypothetical NBA trades. James is also known for his work covering the Houston Rockets for SB Nation's The Dream Shake — a blog that gives a daily, comprehensive look at the team. He has written for various outlets, including FanSided and Last Word on Sports, among others.

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