So far this season, the Grizzlies have played far beyond expectations under the leadership of their rising star Ja Morant. But to be honest, if the Grizzlies are looking to go further this season or even in the coming seasons, they definitely need to improve their lineup, especially on the defensive end.
So how can the Grizzlies improve their lineup before this year's trade deadline? The advice given by US media Kenneth Tip is that the Grizzlies can push for a deal involving Ben Simmons with the 76ers:
The Grizzlies got: Ben Simmons
76ers get: Dillon Brooks, Kyle Anderson, D'Antoni Melton, Lakers 2022 first-round picks (protected with the first 10 picks), Jazz 2022 first-round picks (top 6 picks protected), Lakers 2024 second-round picks
The farce between 76 and Ben Simmons has been going on for months, and at least the 76ers don't seem to be in a hurry to push the deal before the deal deadline, and Ben Simmons hasn't "conceded."
However, in this deal, the 76ers can still return multiple future draft picks with Simmons, and they can also get tough players such as Brooks, Anderson and Melton, who will undoubtedly be players who can still make the 76ers have better lineup depth. As for these draft picks, the Lakers' 2022 first-round picks may even enter the lottery zone, which is still a very good value asset.
For the Grizzlies, getting an All-Star like Ben Simmons could still make the team a better competitive team this season. After all, Simmons is still one of the best defensive and organisational players in the league, and his presence could have relieved Morant of pressure in the backcourt.
Overall, it seems like a good return for both sides, especially if the Grizzlies can push for such a blockbuster deal without sending Out Morant, Jackson or Bain.