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2019 NBA Trade Deadline: 5 players to avoid trading for

By Daniel Lubofsky

CHARLOTTE, NC - JANUARY 28: Tim Hardaway Jr. #3 of the New York Knicks handles the ball during the game against the Charlotte Hornets on January 28, 2019 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Brock Williams-Smith/NBAE via Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NC - JANUARY 28: Tim Hardaway Jr. #3 of the New York Knicks handles the ball during the game against the Charlotte Hornets on January 28, 2019 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Brock Williams-Smith/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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2. Chandler Parsons

Chandler Parsons is an unfortunate case of a guy with incredible talent stuffed into an incredibly fragile body.

Early on in his career, the former second round pick was a 6’10” playmaking forward who could shoot the ball from distance. Imagine that at your power forward spot. He may still be able to do those things, the only issue is he’s played a grand total of 73 games combined over the last three seasons, and at 30 years old, Parsons’ isn’t likely to book the trend.

When it comes those who can be categorized as injury-prone, there will always be at least a single team willing to take a chance on him. Sometimes the talent is just too much to pass up. Parsons is different. He’s owed nearly $50 million over the next two seasons, a price tag only a handful of players deserve, all of whom can relatively last through a full 82-game season.

It’s very likely that if the Memphis Grizzlies trade Parsons, it will be no more than a salary dump or a salary-matcher to facilitate a deal bringing back assets. Those are really the only two scenarios that should be on the table for the other 29 teams.

His talent is enticing, but nobody should look at Parsons as a missing piece. The track record isn’t reliable enough and the risk is too great. Those who think otherwise will come to the same realization that’s befallen the Grizzlies over the last few years.