Toronto Raptors Receive: C Steven Adams, G/F Dillon Brooks, G/F Ziaire Williams, 2023 First-Round Pick (MEM), 2025 First-Round Pick (MEM), 2027 First-Round Pick (MEM), 2028 First-Round Pick (Swap – MEM)
Memphis Grizzlies Receive: F/C Pascal Siakam
On the other hand, there’s no dispute over where the Memphis Grizzlies stand on the contending/rebuilding continuum. After a 56-win season, they’re clearly angling for an NBA championship.
Granted, the Grizzlies are young. In fact, they’re led by a pair of 22-year-olds in Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. With that being said, wins are wins – the Grizzlies are ready to contend now.
Unfortunately, that readiness may need to take a backseat in 2022-23. Jackson Jr. is slated to miss most of the season with an injury. Barring an unexpectedly quick recovery, that ought to tank their title odds next season.
With that in mind, the Grizzlies have two options. They could treat next season like a “gap year”, making marginal moves, if any.
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On the other hand, they could make a massive trade for a star. That could keep them in contention next season, and put them among the league’s favorites in 2023-24.
Is Pascal Siakam worth the price they’re paying here?
