Grizzlies: The grizzlies need a better center despite Zach Edeys play, and this trade gets them that as an upgrade over Brandon clarke, using a Marcus smart who has not done much for them to get it done.

Trail Blazers: The Trail Blazers simply open the door for clingan to be given the keys as the center of the future, while also getting a good backup center for him and a veteran to be flipped later.