Memphis Grizzlies: 3 players that could be traded before 2021-22 season
By Dalton Sell
The Memphis Grizzlies could trade Kyle Anderson before the 2021-22 NBA season
As they look to get younger, the Grizzlies are reportedly open to trading away Kyle Anderson, who has been with the team for the last three seasons. According to Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com, the 27-year-old forward is reportedly “available for the right price,” and it seems reasonable to think he will have some interested suitors after the career year he just put together.
Playing as a full-time starter for the first time in his career last season, Anderson shattered most of his previous career highs. In 69 games with Memphis, the seven-year vet averaged 12.4 points on .468/.360/.783 shooting splits, 5.7 rebounds, 3.6 assists, and 1.2 steals per game. He provided a solid dose of two-way play, and this news that he is available for trade should spark the interest of opposing contenders. Anderson is a credible veteran that can score the basketball and hold his own on the defensive end while playing either forward spot.
The Boston Celtics are one such team that could make a strong pitch to acquire Anderson, and they reportedly have had some previous interest in him. Bleacher Report’s Jake Fischer noted in a previous report that Boston expressed interest in trading for Anderson by utilizing a trade exception created from the Gordon Hayward deal before they used it on Josh Richardson. With the Celtics gaining yet another trade exception after Evan Fournier signed with the New York Knicks, they could put it to good use by easily absorbing Anderson’s $9.9 million salary for next season. They are just one hypothetical suitor, but do not be surprised if other teams get in on the mix.
While he is not the flashiest player, Anderson could certainly help net some more draft capital for the Grizzlies to stash away for future use.