This Grizzlies-Nuggets Trade Features Michael Porter Jr.

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Why The Memphis Grizzlies Do The Deal 

As mentioned, there is a lot of risk involved here for the Grizzlies. 

Suddenly, their two most important front-court players are injury prone. If that’s not desirable to them, that’s understandable. At the same time, they’d have a limitless ceiling following this deal. 

Furthermore, Jackson Jr. and Porter Jr. make for a perfect pairing. Porter Jr. is a somewhat weak defender, but he’s one of the best shooting big/wings in the NBA. By contrast, Jackson Jr. can stretch the floor, but his shot is fairly inconsistent. In other words, they each cover for each other’s strengths. 

Of course, everything the Grizzlies do comes back to Ja Morant. Luckily, Porter Jr.’s floor spacing would be a perfect compliment for him as well. He’d open up previously unseen driving and passing lanes for the dynamic playmaker.

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Following this deal, the Grizzlies would be reliant on injury luck, but if the chips fell their way, they could be one of the best teams in the NBA. 

How do the Nuggets benefit here? 

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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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