How + Why

The Grizzlies obtained a 28.8 million dollar exception in the JJJ Trade, which is by far the largest ever obtained. The market for small guards has been obismal and with Fred just coming off an acl tear, im confident he'd prefer opting into his contract. Tari can and will demand a payday, as teams like the lakers are gearing up for an expensive offseason. Getting Scottie is a solid return where he can maintain the second unit and give Reed the continued spotlight as the de facto starter. If PHX was bad this year the conversation would be different, but a pick that is expected to land out the lottery is likely worse than retaining Tari this year.

Rockets:

R. Sheppard / S. Pippen Jr.

A. Thompson / J. Okogie

K. Durant / D. Finney-Smith

J. Smith Jr. / T. Eason

A. Shengun / C. Capella