Memphis Grizzlies: Ranking possible landing spots for Tyreke Evans
No. 2: Boston
Does Boston really need more draft picks? Do they really need any more late first-round picks? They’re going to have the Grizzlies’ first-round pick next year – if it slips past the top eight. If the pick doesn’t convey in 2020 (top-six protected), then they’re going to have it in 2021.
The least bit the Celtics could do is, lend the Grizzlies a late first-round pick this year for their troubles, right? Besides, the Grizzlies have a player who could potentially increase their chances of making the Finals.
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The Celtics could use another perimeter playmaker off the bench to spell Kyrie Irving. Their bench is incredibly young, and they also need some shooting help in the second unit.
A trio of Rozier-Smart-Evans would be a dynamic two-way, three-guard set. In addition, they could slot Evans next to Kyrie, shifting Jaylen Brown to the 3 and Jayson Tatum to the 4.
In Brad Stevens’ “guards-wings-bigs” system, Evans would be a perfect fit, as he could slot in as a guard or a wing.
Granted, Evans hasn’t done much winning, but adding another veteran would be huge for this young core in the postseason – especially since they probably won’t have Gordon Hayward.
The fact that they could drop a first-round pick for him would make this deal too sweet for all parties involved.
Ideal return: Marcus Smart or 2019 MEM pick … but really, 2018 first-round pick.