Memphis Grizzlies: 3 players that could be traded before 2021-22 season

The Memphis Grizzlies could trade Dillon Brooks before the 2021-22 NBA season

Among the players that the Memphis Grizzlies have to offer, Dillon Brooks is undeniably the one that will generate the most interest from other teams. Fedor noted in his reporting the team is also open to trading Brooks for the right return. Teams will certainly be calling to make an offer for the guard after a career year in Memphis.

Brooks is coming off a fantastic season where he averaged 17.2 points on a .419/.344/.815 slash line, 2.9 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 1.2 steals per game. While his efficiency was not the greatest, Brooks took another stride in his game offensively as he embraced a bigger role for this Memphis team. There is undoubtedly still room for him to grow on that side of the ball, and at 25-years-old, he has time to improve.

What should truly gauge interest from other teams is the defensive prowess that Brooks brings to the table. The fourth-year pro has quietly developed into a tenacious defender and had standout performances against several of the league’s best and most well-known players this past season. According to NBA.com./stats, Brooks held Damian Lillard to 27 points on 9-of-24 shooting in three games, surrendered 16 points to Luka Doncic on 5-of-20 shooting in two games, and held reigning Finals MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo to 10 points on 4-of-11 shooting in two games.

The guard has All-Defensive potential written all over him, and his ability to guard some of the league’s best players will make him a hot commodity. It would likely take a hefty price to pry him away from Memphis, but he appears available. Officially set to make $12.2 million this year and $11.4 million the following, the shooting guard could be an affordable target for several teams.