Game-Changer Alert: Grizzlies Pull Off Sleek Trade For Elite Scorer

The article “Clever Trade Idea: Memphis Grizzlies Get Go-To Scorer” was first published on Fadeaway World.

By investing heavily in their young core, Memphis sent a strong message this offseason.

A true game-winning scorer has been sorely lacking for the Grizzlies since Jaren Jackson Jr.’s re-signing and Ja Morant’s commitment.

Step up, six-time All-Star and midrange master DeMar DeRozan, who averaged 22.2 points per game last year.

The Memphis Grizzlies are reportedly interested in trading for DeRozan, who could make them serious Western Conference contenders, for a package that includes John Konchar, Cole Anthony, and two draft picks.

Thanks to his two decades of experience, DeRozan is a reliable scorer who excels in the clutch.

He joined a select group of NBA players who had averaged 20+ points for 12 consecutive seasons last season with Sacramento, averaging 22.2 per game.

Envision him in a lineup with the explosiveness of Morant and the two-way dominance of Jackson Jr.

All of a sudden, the Grizzlies would have one of the most alluring trios in the league, and the Kings would start retooling as well.

Let’s get down to the nitty-gritty of the deal.

 

Memphis Grizzlies Create A New Big Three That Could Make Them A Top-5 Seed In The West

Adding DeMar DeRozan’s seasoned scoring prowess to the Grizzlies’ already formidable core of Ja Morant (23.2 PPG, 7.3 APG) and Jaren Jackson Jr. (22.2 PPG, 5.6 RPG) will allow them to compete at the highest level in the Western Conference. Joining Morant and JJJ on the Sacramento Kings is DeRozan, who averaged 22.2 points per game last season and adds electrifying playmaking and explosive finishing.

DeRozan also brings exceptional rim protection and switchable defence.

The combination of their transition chaos, spacing, and late-clock wizardry would be just what Memphis needed in their previous postseason runs.

This trio is more than just a pretty face; it meets all of their requirements.

While Jackson provides defensive anchoring, Morant and DeRozan switch roles as the go-to players according on tempo and matchup.

Memphis, who have struggled in the past, are now more stable in the clutch thanks to DeRozan, who can both manufacture his own shot and provide secondary assists.

This lineup has the Grizzlies positioned to be among the top five seeds in the Western Conference, barring any injuries or slow meshing. The Grizzlies have a shot at the playoffs if rookies Zach Edey and Jaylen Wells show signs of improvement.