NBA Trades: 3 realistic trades based on NBA rumors

By Jack Simone | Nov 20, 2021

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Realistic NBA trades based on the latest NBA rumors: Kyle Anderson trade to the Dallas Mavericks

Dallas Mavericks receive: Kyle Anderson

Memphis Grizzlies receive: Josh Green, 2022 Second-Round Pick

This price may seem extremely low to Memphis Grizzlies fans. However, there are some outside factors to consider when talking about a Kyle Anderson trade.

The main factor is the fact that he will be a free agent at the end of the year. If Memphis wants to go full-on youth movement, they may not be willing to pay him what he deserves.

If that ends up being the case, then they could look to move him at the trade deadline. Since his contract is expiring, teams are going to be willing to pay a lot less for him in a trade.

This is where the Dallas Mavericks could swoop in and get a steal. Giving up Josh Green and a second-round pick for Anderson would be a no-brainer for them.

Dallas would be getting some much-needed extra floor spacing next to Luka Doncic. In addition, they get a player who is a solid defender and can be a secondary playmaker. Those are all of the things Dallas should want.

Meanwhile, the Grizzlies would receive a solid young player to take a flyer on, as well as a second-round pick. This would all be instead of losing him for nothing (if they aren’t willing to pay him).

A trade like this is completely dependent on whether or not Memphis wants to pay Anderson. Based on that choice, a deal like this could happen.