(This trade is successful✅️ Just can't trade Luke Kennard until the 15th of December)
Note: Brandon Boston is on a two way contract but can still be traded at any given time
It was just reported by Shams on Dec 3rd that Brandon Ingram has said that he wants to be apart of a winning environment with the intentions of a trade, if the pelicans cannot meet his contract extension demands.
The Pelicans are rated 30th in defensive rating and need another center alongside rookie Missi, what better way to surround Zion and crew than adding Smart and Time Lord ⏲️
Why would the Pelicans 😤 do this !??
Brandon Ingram and the Pelicans cannot seem to agree to meet in the middle for a contract extension, so if ends do not meet Ingram wants out 🤐
They need another Center and Robert Williams is a defensive machine averaging 1.1 steals and 2 blocks a game in just under 19 minutes a game
Smart has always been known for his defensive abilities and leadership skills, he could definitely steer this team into the right direction and hold people accountable
A rotation with Dejounte, Jose, Smart, Herbert, Javonte, Williams and Missi would be a defensive nightmare when healthy 😳 🔒
What would a potential starting lineup look like ?
Murray, Cj, Murphy, Zion, Williams
With the likes of Jose, Smart, Hawkins, Herb, Missi on bench 👀
Why would Memphis Grizzlies 🐻 do this trade !??
They don't get rid of any core or young pieces
Smart is currently having a career worst 😬 fg and 3 percentage
Ingram is a good a good passer as he averaged 5.5 assists per game during his time with the pelicans so he can fill in for the loss of Smart and help move the ball
Ingram would give the Grizzlies a great sf option in the starting lineup and add a player who can go off on any given night 🎯
Brandon Boston is included in this trade because Pelicans would have a lot of guards and Boston could excel with Memphis like Pippen Jr has done thus far
What would the Memphis Grizzlies potential starting lineup look like !??
Ja, Bane, Ingram, JJJ, Edey
With the likes of Pippen Jr, Vince, Wells, Clarke on bench
Why would the Portland 🌃 do this !??
Get a first round back for an aging vet, in which they have too many players at that position ✅️
Luke Kennard is a very tradable shooter that they could send elsewhere 🫡
John konchar is a 6'5 defensive shooter who can work on any team and is on a long term contract allowing Portland to decide if they want to keep him long term
I think this trade is a Win/Win/Win - Let me know what you think in the comments below 💬 and make sure to leave a like 👍