This Grizzlies-Raptors Trade Is Focused On Pascal Siakam

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How Memphis Grizzlies Are Impacted By This Trade

If the Memphis Grizzlies want to cement themselves as a playoff team in the Western Conference, they are going to have to take some risks when it comes to trades. They are not a top free agent destination, so trades are the best way for them to acquire some talent.

In this scenario, they unload a large chunk of their assets to do exactly that; acquire an All-Star talent in Pascal Siakam from the Toronto Raptors.

Memphis does an excellent job flipping some of the assets they compiled into an established star that can help the team not only win games immediately but is young enough that he will provide a positive impact for years to come. While not exactly on the timeline with Ja Morant, Siakam turned 27-years old this year and is not yet in his prime.

Trading away Jaren Jackson Jr. along with two first-round draft picks hurts, but Siakam, right now, is a better player than Jackson. He will help the Grizzlies compete more in the Western Conference right now.

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Siakam saw his 3-point shooting drop off last season, but it was an area that he was strong in the two seasons prior. He brings a much-needed scoring punch to a Grizzlies team that struggled at times to get easy baskets. Having Siakam as a pick-and-roll partner will present some issues for opposing teams to slow down.

Defensively, Siakam gives Memphis a player that can match up at multiple positions. He doesn’t offer the rim protection of Jackson, but the team is hopeful they get that from Steven Adams. Siakam could then concentrate more on locking down players on the wing.

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Memphis is pleased with this deal despite having to trade away a decent-sized haul. Are the Raptors willing to partake in this deal? Let’s take a look.

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