Memphis Grizzlies Land Deandre Ayton In Major Trade Scenario

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Why The Memphis Grizzlies Do The Deal 

The Grizzlies get the best player in this. That inherently justifies it for them. 

They’re also getting a potential long-term member of their core. This Grizzlies team has been so successful that it’s easy to forget how young they really are. Ja Morant, Desmond Bane, and Jaren Jackson Jr. are all comfortably on the right side of 25. Ayton could be the final piece to this team’s puzzle. 

Speaking of Jackson Jr., he and Ayton could make for a formidable front-court pairing. We already spoke to the similarities between Adams and Ayton, and we’ve already seen how nicely Jackson Jr. and Adams complement each other. 

Whether Ayton has more layers in his game than we’ve seen or not, he’s already capable of fulfilling the Grizzlies’ needs.

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Whether this deal improves them or not in 2022-23 is up for debate, however: We’ve got a sneaking suspicion it’ll improve them down the road. 

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James Piercey

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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