4 Players the Grizzlies might replace Marcus Smart with by the trade deadline

2. Bogdan Bogdanovic

This could be a rare win-win trade for two teams with eyes on making the playoffs. The Hawks traded Dejounte Murray after he was not the right fit next to Trae Young. Atlanta needs a stout defender who can run the offense when Ice Trae rests. Dyson Daniels was added to fill that role, but Marcus Smart may provide the necessary boost to lift the Hawks to the playoffs.

Memphis could get a plus shooter, scorer, and playmaker and likely add to their draft capital with this move. Bogdanovic averaged 16.9 points, 3.4 rebounds, 3.1 assists, and 1.2 steals in 30.4 minutes per game last season. He is a career 38.4 percent 3-point shooter and would certainly add some offensive punch to the Grizzlies' attack.

Bogdanovic is set to make $17.2 million this season. This move may save the Memphis Grizzlies some money and give them a dynamic offensive weapon next to Ja Morant and Desmond Bane in the backcourt. Bogdanovic is comfortable coming off the bench and could turn into the Sixth Man of the Year if the Grizz are contenders.

Memphis has wing minutes to sort out. They hope some of their young talent steps up to fill those roles, but trading for someone before the deadline may become a must. They would love to get more for Marcus Smart, but finding the right deal won’t be easy. The Grizzlies' best bet may be plugging a different hole.