This trade could not be finalized until after December 15th due to recently signed restrictions *

In this blockbuster trade, the Grizzlies choose to offload Ja Morant and continue adding draft capital and young players. Given Ja's injury history, off-court issues, and recent run-ins with the coaching staff, it may be time for the Grizzlies to pivot away from the Morant era fully and embrace a rebuild. They have already done very well in the Desmond Bane trade, and this would continue adding to their draft capital.

For the Kings, they have been known to make questionable moves that sacrifice long-term team-building potential. After trading Haliburton and Fox, they look to upgrade at the point guard position and take a swing on Morant despite his flaws. They also add solid role players in DiVencenzo and Konchar.

Lastly, the Timberwolves add backcourt help around ANT in Schroder and Monk who, in my opinion, fit their needs much better than Conley, Dillingham, DDV, and company.

Post Trade Rosters:

Kings

C Domantis Sabonis | Drew Eubanks

PF Keegan Murray | Leonard Miller

SF Keon Ellis | Nique Clifford

SG Zach LaVine | Donte DiVencenzo

PG Ja Morant | Russell Westbrook

Timberwolves

C Rudy Gobert | Naz Reid | Joan Beringer

PF Julius Randle | Naz Reid

SF Jaden McDaniels | Terrance Shannon Jr. | Ingles

SG Anthony Edwards | Jaylen Clark

PG Dennis Schroder | Malik Monk

• potentially sign Malik Beasley, Jared Butler for depth

Grizzlies

C Zach Edey | Jock Landale | Brandon Clarke

PF Jaren Jackson Jr. | Santi Aldama | GG Jackson

SF Jalen Wells | DeMar DeRozan | GG Jackson

SG Cedric Coward | Ty Jerome | Devin Carter

PG Scottie Pippen Jr. | Rob Dillingham | Mike Conley

Three additional first-round picks to add to their draft equity.