The Memphis Grizzlies remain in a state of theoretical limbo as the 2023 NBA Trade Deadline approaches. A contending team with a rebuilding front office, one of the youngest teams in the NBA is once again simultaneously one of the NBA’s best teams. Do Ja Morant and Memphis even NEED a trade? And if so, who should be the targets for the Grizzlies? Co-Hosts Damichael Cole and Joe Mullinax talk that and more on this episode of Locked On Grizzlies!
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20 Comments
Y’all are a mess!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I think that as much as no one wants to admit it, I do believe that if everyone plays up to potential they have everything they need. Even if it’s not this year!
I’m with you DaMichael! Dillon is the offensive weakness..but how will this work
I’m with you… Bane and Danny Green together with Ja… I want to see it too
Finally I've been waiting on this episode
We need to upgrade at the wing. I don’t mind trading a 20+ pick. We need another proven player. I don’t want to wait on potential of these recent 1st rounders
To compete with the Warriors or the Nuggets, you have to change the mentality on the court from an offensive perspective. I mean, Dillon Brooks and Desmond Bane don't provide what it needs to get the team to the Finals. In addition to that, Jarren still struggling on the offense he is better at the 5 or going as A PF ? You can give up Jarren and bring in Siakam for example. Siakam as a PF is more productive than Jarren. You have Steven Adams as a big center so in terms of cohesiveness and clarity, Jarren cannot contribute like Siakam usually does.
I would trade for Saddiq Bey or Bol Bol. What do y’all think
6:50 Dude said he's concerned about Ziarie's slow progress when in reality he hasn't proven that he's an NBA player AT ALL. Last season Ziarie only shot 30% from three and had a negative net rating. This season he's only shooting 25% from three, he still can't dribble, and his net rating is -17. No team in NBA history has ever made a deep run without a consistent wing scorer off the bench. The Grizzlies don't have a consistent wing scorer off the bench so to say they don't need to make a trade to address this issue is idiotic.
I totally disagree with y’all we need to make a move especially for more shooting and shot creation.
y’all gotten completely comfortable with this roster and it isn’t a contender. we need more offense to get over the edge it’s really that simple we need moves!
Omg, we need a trade if the Grizzlies are going to be a serious contender an threat. Dillion Brooks's thinks he's the star of the team. He can't shoot for shizz, he makes stupid fouls on defence an commits dumb tech fouls. We need a shooter, Z just doesn't come even close.
I would keep Danny Green. Trade Ziaire, Jitty, 2 1sts and a 2nd
Go get a OG
DaMichael said it perfectly when he mention that situation with the Golden State game where Dillion Brooks had that perfect chance to hit that 3pt wide open an missed terribly. Then the Warriors set up a similar play for Clay down the other end an he drills his 3pt shot. Tired of seeing Brooks make a meal of his shots an shot selections. You can even see the teams reaction an body language on the court to some of his shot choices. If anything Dillion Brooks helps amp up the other teams even more to want to beats us. He always looks angry or like his got something up his ass.
Grizzles wing depth is atrocious and it got exposed during that roadtrip. Being homers for the team is cool, but also be realistic. Outside of Bane, the wing shooters are awful. I'd do a 3 way trade:
Grizz – Anunoby & Caruso
Bulls – Ziare & LaRavia
Raptors – Dillon & Konchar
I need Zaire and jizzy to go for sure
Id definitely start OG & bring Brooks off the bench where he belongs if we made that trade
I'm very interested in De'Andre Hunteer. He would be a great upgrade at the three spot. Hunter would make them a Finals contender because it would be the best starting lineup in the west.
Still need a back up rim protector. Boogie Cousins is a short term answer. He would be a great defender to bring off the bench to deal with the joker.
time to shake up rooster and add stability , now the time to use draft picks , to up grade team, with pieces of proven value . OG Caruso and NAZ Reid plug and play guys. show it to me on the draft board?
Start
Ja/Bane/OG/JJJ/Adams
First 3 Off the bench
Dillon/Tyus/BC
Close games
Ja/Bane/Dillon/OG/JJJ
As Zach Lowe said, Grizz are reg season deep, but not conf semi-finals deep. If Den, Bos, BkNY, 76ers and Bucks are looking to make deals, why should Mem think they don't need too? Out of those, Grizz are near the top with their best 3, but has the worst and least playoff ready roster 4-10. There are deficiencies, particularly with the wings.
Joe, that OG trade offer would be a dream, esp while retaining Dillon! There are a ton of players that could work:
Malik Beasley, Josh Hart, Josh Richardson, Saddiq Bey, Terrance Ross, Torrian Prince…quite a few options out there.
Now will the front office make a move? Sadly, no.