Portland make this move to move off the long term contract of Grant while gaining financial flexibility by taking on KCP and his expiring deal next season. This helps them clean up their future cap sheet without completely giving up competitiveness. Adding Tre Jones also stabilizes the offense since he plays a low turnover style and helps organize possessions, which is valuable for developing young scorers and building a more structured offensive system.

Chicago make this trade to move on from P.Will and his contract while bringing in a more established forward who can realistically serve as a second or third scoring option. The incoming player adds size, shot creation, and defensive versatility, which addresses Chicago need for consistent production at the forward position and gives them a more reliable offensive presence as they try to remain competitive.

Memphis agree to this deal as part of their continued focus on collecting future assets and maintaining roster flexibility. Adding a young forward provides a fresh developmental piece within their core, especially if roster changes occur such as a potential departure of JJJ to the Jazz. The added second round selections, including one connected to the Kings, give Memphis extra trade flexibility and additional chances to build long term depth.