Why The Brooklyn Nets Do The Deal 

Yes, actually. That’s the beauty here – this deal benefits the Nets either way. If they’re rebuilding, the logic here is simple. Clarke is much younger than Finney-Smith.

Clarke would be a good addition to this team. On the other hand, if the Nets insist on forging ahead and competing, this still benefits them.

After all, this team is stacked with quality 3-and-D wings. Finney-Smith could be the odd man out anyway. By contrast, they could use a backup big man.

Clarke allows them, in tandem with Claxton, to have a versatile switch big on the floor for 48 minutes a night. If that’s the identity going forward, it maximizes it.

NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Dorian Finney-Smith, Memphis Grizzlies & Brooklyn Nets Updates

The Nets have too many wing players that are limited to being 3-and-D options. Bringing back Cam Johnson is a priority, and Bridges is showing star potential. Do they need Finney-Smith and Royce O’Neale? Probably not.

Should Memphis really part with him?