San Antonio Spurs Receive: G/F Danny Green, 2023 First-Round Pick (Lottery Protected)
Memphis Grizzlies Receive: F Doug McDermott, 2023 Second-Round Pick (IND), 2024 Second-Round Pick (LAL)
With all of that being said, sometimes, value is determined by your position.
Let’s go back to the antique analogy. If you’re desperate for cash, the news that the item has low monetary value will be disappointing. That’s understandable – you love your grandfather, but you’re desperate for cash.
On the other hand, if you’re rich, you’ll probably just be content to have Grampa’s crummy old watch.
NBA teams function similarly. For example, the San Antonio Spurs are about to enter year one of a rebuild. They should be valuing first-round picks and young players above all else. A useful veteran like Doug McDermott shouldn’t hold much value for them.
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On the other hand, it’s hard to gauge what the Memphis Grizzlies may value in 2022-23. With Jaren Jackson Jr. down for most of the year with an injury, their title hopes are likely dashed. Still, they’ve got enough talent to remain competitive and may see the value in doing so.
In that event, is McDermott the right addition to this squad?
