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Memphis Grizzlies: 3 Examples to Finding a ‘Real’ Plan to the Rebuild

By Ed Memphis

MEMPHIS, TN - FEBRUARY 12: Jaren Jackson Jr. #13 of the Memphis Grizzlies reacts to a play during the game against the San Antonio Spurs on February 12, 2019 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)
MEMPHIS, TN - FEBRUARY 12: Jaren Jackson Jr. #13 of the Memphis Grizzlies reacts to a play during the game against the San Antonio Spurs on February 12, 2019 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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The Confusion

My question is if the Memphis Grizzlies were willing to trade their best player in Marc Gasol for scraps essentially, then why not trade your third-best player in Mike Conley for the mid-first-round Draft pick the Utah Jazz offered, along with a solid passing point guard in Ricky Rubio and solid modern big man in Derrick Favors?

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Why not get two starters on expiring deals if need be? Ricky Rubio is also a guy known to pull guys to the side in games for further development and teaching/coaching sessions. He does this even when not suited up to play that night! That is the type of leadership needed, not a guy celebrating his first 40-point game in his 12th season on virtually a G-League roster headed nowhere fast.

Why didn’t the Memphis Grizzlies call the Denver Nuggets to ask about luxury prospects like Michael Porter Jr. or Monte Morris with expirings such as often-injured Paul Millsap to make salaries match?

Why haven’t the Memphis Grizzlies’ Front office called the Phoenix Suns to explain how much Mike Conley would accelerate their rebuild? Phoenix is sitting on loads of young perimeter talent, all not playing as much as they would like for the very same reason.

I have a hard time believing Phoenix would not have wanted to cash in on the value of Josh Jackson while shedding his salary to address a far more serious need at point guard with Conley. Mike is not only a great catch for the Suns in terms of production, but also as a locker room guy with several of these type of issues residing in Phoenix.

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Adding a 12-year All-Star-caliber veteran who has yet to even receive a technical foul speaks volumes to the tone being set. Being able to add such a commodity without trading away the entire foundation is a move so beneficial for both parties. Why wasn’t it discussed or at least deeply reviewed by the Grizzlies? Lack of ambition or a lack of innovation?

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