As the 2019 premier show, Zion had high hopes from outside New Orleans fans, but embarrassingly, due to injuries, the young talent played only 85 games in the first three seasons of his career. According to previous US media reports, he is not expected to make a comeback this season, although the Pelicans are in the playoff area to make a final attempt for playoff tickets.
In addition, what is worse is that according to previous media reports, Zion has a poor relationship with David Griffin, vice president of pelican basketball operations, and his family has repeatedly publicly revealed that Zion wants to leave New Orleans. Today, well-known sports commentator Jaylen Ross revealed on his show that if Zion finally breaks up with the Pelicans, the Memphis Grizzlies will be a potential place to stay.
As a young team, the Grizzlies have made great strides this season, finishing 54-23 so far, putting them in second place in the league. Although the average age of the players on the team is only 24.4 years old, they are one of the most comprehensive offensive and defensive teams in the league, and as of now, their offensive efficiency has reached 114.4, ranking 4th in the league, and their defensive efficiency is 108.6, ranking 6th in the league.
At present, the core of the Grizzlies' interior and exterior line is Morant and Jackson Jr., in addition to rising stars such as Bain, Brooks, and Melton, and powerful players such as Adams and Anderson. In other words, as long as the Pelicans are willing to trade Zion, the Grizzlies can offer enough attractive chips.
As for whether the Grizzlies are willing to tear down the current roster for Zion and destroy the chemical effects that the team has formed, I don't think any team wants to miss the opportunity to make up the 2019 Class of 2019.
It is worth mentioning that although Zion and Morant entered the league in the same class and have a competitive relationship with each other, they are very good friends on the sidelines. The two grew up in South Carolina and worked as teammates in the AUU League for two months, and the two have developed a deep friendship since then; just as Towns wanted to play with Russell and Booker, Morant's relationship with Zion could be the driving force for the Grizzlies to push for a deal.