Memphis Grizzlies Receive: G/F Matisse Thybulle, 2029 First-Round Pick (Lottery Protected – PHI)
Philadelphia 76ers Receive: F/C Brandon Clarke
On the subject of teams having differing expectations, the Memphis Grizzlies’ hopes and dreams for 2022-23 took a major hit this summer.
Jaren Jackson Jr. is expected to miss 4 to 6 monks with an injury. That’s a death sentence for their season. He is their defensive anchor and second most important player behind Ja Morant.
With that in mind, the Grizzlies could take several directions this season. They could stay the course, and win as many games as possible. On the other hand, they could turn their focus to 2023-24.
This trade has them doing exactly that. By acquiring some modest draft capital, the Memphis Grizzlies may be able to put themselves in a better position to make an acquisition for when Jackson Jr. returns.
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Meanwhile, Clarke is a slight upgrade over Thybulle, but an upgrade nonetheless. The Philadelphia 76ers will benefit from having a small-ball option when Embiid sits, and they can play together for stretches as well.