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Memphis Grizzlies’ NBA Trade Rumors Could Boost Indiana Amid Victor Oladipo Injury

By Christian Dudley

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - OCTOBER 17: Victor Oladipo #4 of the Indiana Pacers shoots the ball during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on October 17, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - OCTOBER 17: Victor Oladipo #4 of the Indiana Pacers shoots the ball during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on October 17, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /
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Memphis Grizzlies involved in NBA Trade Rumors (Photo by Ron Hoskins/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Trade Scenario Three

In retaining the trend of a smaller deal to keep the Indiana Pacers’ core structure together, they should ask the Memphis Grizzlies for some family ties. That is, Indy would be trading for Justin Holiday, and therefore he could team up with youngest brother Aaron in the backcourt.

Memphis was able to trade two disgruntled players for Justin Holiday from the Chicago Bulls just last month, but the addition has not paid any dividends. The Grizzlies’ system has not been favorable for Justin, and his few weeks of audition time are coming to a close with the NBA Trade Deadline standing just two weeks away.

Justin will hit NBA Free-Agency this summer, so his contract is already expriring. Still, Memphis acquired him thinking they can deal him at the deadline fairly easily if the experiment was not successful. As things have turned out, it indeed has not been successful.

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Justin Holiday was a solid three-point threat for the Bulls and he brought a lot of tools to the table. He is a guy that could make a positive impact off the bench for the Pacers, especially considering their strong ball movement (Indiana is seventh in assists per game with 25.9 per game). Catch-and-shoot is the game he wants to play.

In order for a deal to get done between the Indiana Pacers and Memphis Grizzlies, two cheap, end-of-the-bench youngsters can sign, seal, and deliver an agreement. One important item to note is that Justin Holiday can only be traded by himself, and cannot be paired with another Grizzly in any transaction this season.

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