Memphis Grizzlies: 3 trades to acquire dynamic big to pair with Ja Morant, JJJ

Memphis Grizzlies think outside the box in trade for Julius Randle

This Grizzlies and Knicks trade would require Jaren Jackson Jr. to move into Adams’ position, something he’s more than capable of doing.

The Grizzlies could try to pry Julius Randle off the hands of the Knicks with a bevy of assets. Randle had a down 2021-22, season but still managed to average 20.1 PPG, 9.9 RPG, and 5.1 APG in 35.3 minutes per game for the Knicks.

A lot of draft picks and salaries to match the $21.7 million he’s owed, on average, for the next 4 years will be tough. But it might be worth it for the 27-year-old who’s just a season removed from an All-NBA, All-Star season.

The Knicks need a bit over everything as they build around RJ Barrett. How about 3 first-round draft picks, the expiring contract of Steven Adams, and a really good young veteran in De’Anthony Melton?

If the Memphis Grizzlies can strike a deal, they’d have a lineup of Morant, Bane, Dillon Brooks, Julius Randle, and Jaren Jackson Jr. That’s a scary lineup on paper.

The pick-and-roll options with Randle and Jackson would be limitless. The left-handed Randle and the right-handed Jackson would fortify both sides of the half-court offense.

Defenses will have to honor the three-point line on the pick-and-roll, which will create more room for Ja Morant to attack the basket.