The Memphis Grizzlies shocked just about everybody this week when a trade was announced that sent Jonas Valanciunas and the 17th-overall pick to New Orleans in exchange for Steven Adams, Eric Bledsoe, and the Pelicans’ 2021 10th-overall and 2022 first-round pick (via LAL).
The trade wasn’t what a lot of Grizzlies fans were looking for, but in the end, it works out for both sides involved. The tricky part about this one is that it sent the entire Grizzlies fanbase into confusion, as the offseason plan seemed more simple prior to this.
There’s good news for those fans.
You don’t have to worry any longer, as I’m creating the ideal Grizzlies offseason plan. It is important to note that this is my opinion and I am simply stating what I think would work best. Try not to take it too seriously or get too upset about this. It’s fun.
The Memphis Grizzlies should trade up further to draft a wing
This part of the plan is sort of a combination of two things. The first is what I expect the Memphis Grizzlies to do and the second is what I think they should do. I do think Memphis should continue to trade up, as the 10th-overall pick puts them at risk of missing out on the player that they want.
If they’re able to move up to the 7th pick or higher, the Grizzlies would really open up their options.
It seems like Memphis may be attempting to do this already, with their eyes set on a few names, including Moses Moody, James Bouknight, Franz Wagner, and Josh Giddey. Giddey is a risky pick, who could knock out two birds with one stone as a point forward who could serve as a backup ball handler.
That said, I think Memphis should solely focus on picking the most talented guy. But what about the logjam at the wing spot that’s already on the roster, you ask? I’ll tell you what Memphis should do about that.