The Memphis Grizzlies already seem to have one of the most formidable cores in the association with the likes of Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr., and Desmond Bane headlining the pack. Still, there’s an argument to be made that they could use one more top-flight talent to thrust themselves into the legitimate contender conversation.
On July 16, Bleacher Report’s Grant Hughes constructed a trade hypothetical with the Toronto Raptors that he believes could be enough to accomplish such a goal.
The proposed exchange reads as follows:
2024 first-round pick (via GSW), 2025 unprotected first-round pick,
2027 first-round pick (top-8 protected), 2028 first-round pick swap
Considering the fact that they hold the rights to all their future first-round picks, possess the rights to the Golden State Warriors 2024 first-rounder, and roster a slew of promising youngsters such as Brandon Clarke and Ziaire Williams, Hughes believes that now may be the time to “cash in their chips for a difference-maker,” and suggests that perennial All-Star Pascal Siakam is an ideal target to pursue.