This Grizzlies-Raptors Trade Is Focused On Pascal Siakam

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Toronto Raptors Receive: F/C Jaren Jackson, F Kyle Anderson, G De’Anthony Melton, UTA 2022 First-Round Pick, (Top-6 Protected), LAL 2022 First-Round Pick (Top-10 Protected), MEM 2023 Second-Round Pick
Memphis Grizzlies Receive: F Pascal Siakam, TOR 2025 Second-Round Pick, TOR 2026 Second-Round Pick

The Memphis Grizzlies were a surprise entrant into the 2021 NBA Postseason and would like to make themselves permanent members. Executing this trade with the Toronto Raptors would help them achieve that goal.

In this deal, the Grizzlies acquire All-Star power forward, Pascal Siakam, from Toronto. Siakam fits the mold for the exact kind of player that Memphis wants as a hard-nosed, two-way guy that gets it done on both ends of the court.

The two second-round picks that are coming with Siakam are a nice addition, but it will cost a lot to land him. Memphis unloads the majority of their assets to get it done.

Toronto receives high-upside big man Jaren Jackson Jr. as part of the deal. Jackson has dealt with some injuries but has immense potential that he has flashed when healthy. He could be the team’s long-term answer in the frontcourt.

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Kyle Anderson is a steady veteran that will help keep Toronto afloat this season. He is on an expiring contract, so he could be flipped again at the deadline for more assets. De’Anthony Melton is another solid rotation player that can be plugged into the team’s backcourt.

The first-round picks would present Toronto with a lot of options going forward. They will likely receive both picks via the Utah Jazz and Los Angeles Lakers as both teams are expected to be among the best in the Western Conference once again.

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The 2023 secondary-round pick could also have some value as 2023 is considered a ‘double draft’ with high school prospects expected to be part of the player pool.

How are both teams impacted by this deal? Let’s take a look, starting with the Memphis Grizzlies.

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Kenneth Teape

Kenneth Teape

Kenneth Teape is an NBA Reporter for NBA Analysis Network. He covers all things across the league, including both news and editorial work. Make sure to follow Kenneth on Twitter at @teapester725.

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