Why The Memphis Grizzlies Do The Deal 

The Grizzlies have a few seasons to do this deal. 

Firstly, it helps them avoid paying Brooks. As valuable as he’s been to the team, they may prefer financial flexibility over committing a large contract to a player with a shaky jump shot. 

On the other hand, it makes basketball sense, too. Adding Bamba could allow them to start a lineup with five-out spacing without compromising their defense.

Having him as a stationary rim protector while Jaren Jackson Jr. plays free safety should give them a dominant defense. 

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Hachimura is the wild card here. If the Grizzlies don’t see upside in him, they may pass on this deal. If they do, Bamba, Hachimura, and a protected first may be more valuable to them than Brooks. 

Should the opposite be true for the Lakers?