Memphis Grizzlies Land Jordan Clarkson In Major Trade Scenario

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Utah Jazz Receive: G/F Danny Green, 2023 First-Round Pick (Top 10 Protected – MEM)

Memphis Grizzlies Receive: G Jordan Clarkson

With all that being said, NBA teams don’t exclusively plan around injuries that have already occurred. Sometimes, they plan around the injuries that could happen.

For example, take a protected first-round pick. In this instance, what are the Grizzlies protecting against? Well, if you’ve got any wood nearby, feel free to knock on it – they’re protecting themselves against a Ja Morant injury.

We only wish that was an inconceivable occurrence. Unfortunately, Morant has already dealt with his share of injuries throughout his young career. Relentless drives to the rim to throw his body into men who tower over him will do that. Just ask Derrick Rose.

We don’t mean to be pessimistic. In all likelihood, Morant will enjoy a long, fruitful career with only the usual roadblocks along the way.

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Still, Memphis can’t be too careful – ceding a top 10 pick for Jordan Clarkson, talented as he is, would be a disaster.

Is he worth a first-rounder outside the top 10?

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