NBA Trades: 1 deadline target for every Southwest Division team
By Dalton Sell
NBA Trades Southwest Division – Memphis Grizzlies: Jerami Grant
First and foremost, the Memphis Grizzlies do not need to make a trade. They are already ahead of schedule as they sit at third in the West and look like a contender. Memphis is better off standing pat at the deadline in all likelihood, but if there was one target that could be eye-catching, it is the incredibly-intriguing Jerami Grant.
Grant is being viewed by many as the top trade deadline target league-wide. The forward has had back-to-back fantastic seasons since signing with the Detroit Pistons by averaging 21.6 points, 4.7 rebounds, 2.7 assists, and 1.1 blocks per game.
Though he is sidelined with an injury right now, Grant could change life for any team he is potentially traded to before the deadline, including the Grizzlies. He would provide a massive boost on both sides of the ball by adding another strong scoring punch while playing reputable defense on the other end.
While the appeal is there with Grant, his salary may shut down any discussion about him coming to the Grizzlies. The forward is on the books for $20 million this season and next season, meaning it would take a hefty amount of salary to piece together a proper trade package.
Memphis would likely need to trade away several key pieces to acquire Grant in that scenario, but given how well they have played, they could be justifiably hesitant. Still, if they are looking at deals, this could be the one to make.