The Green Army took advantage of the fire to rob the dark horses in the West and strengthened the Jazz to sell their combat power again
On February 8, Beijing time, as the trade deadline is getting closer and closer, many teams officially shot, three 3-for-1 transactions in the past night, the Green Army took advantage of the fire to rob the Grizzlies who were plagued by injuries, and the Timberwolves, who have transformed into the biggest dark horse in the West this season, have been reinforced, and the Jazz, who have recently won consecutive battles, are selling their immediate combat power.
First Deal: Green Army 3-for-1 Tillman (Deal score in parentheses)
The Greens get (A-): Tillman;
Grizzlies get (B-): Lamar Stevens + 2027 second-round (from the Hawks) + 2030 second-round (from the Mavericks).
The news was first revealed by Woj, and then Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports followed up with relevant chips, and now the two teams of the Green Army and the Grizzlies have officially announced the trade.
Whether it is in terms of immediate combat power or chip value, this is a deal that can be called "robbery while the fire is hot" for the Green Army.
Tillman has played in 34 games this season, including 31 starts, averaging 20.6 minutes per game, and can deliver 6 points, 4.6 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.2 steals and 1 block.
Whether it is paired with platinum or Horford, it is a good choice, which greatly increases the depth and optionality of the Green Army's roster configuration, so it has received an A-high rating.
For the Grizzlies, the deal is also above the passing line, as the team has been unable to compete for a playoff spot this season due to serious injury problems, and it is in line with the team's long-term plan to sell as much instant power as possible.
After Morant's reimbursement, a number of American media revealed that the Grizzlies' plan is to put on a bad roll + peddle instant combat power + free up space + accumulate chips, so as to rebuild the team around Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Bane in the offseason.
The team then made two trades to send Adams and Tillman away, because the two had little contract left, and the Grizzlies didn't have time or time to wait.
Second trade: Timberwolves 3-for-1 get Monte Morris (clutchpoints)
Timberwolves get (B+): Monte Morris;
Pistons get (C+): Sheikh Milton + Troy Brown Jr. and a 2030 second-round pick.
After Gobert and Towns successfully completed the run-in, the Timberwolves became one of the biggest dark horses in the West this season, firmly occupying the top three positions in the West.
The deal allowed the Timberwolves to strengthen the 36-year-old Conley at a fraction of the cost, making Morris a more reliable alternative to McLaughlin.
He averaged 4.5 points, 2 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 11 minutes per game this season, and his $9.8 million contract is about to expire, which will not affect the Timberwolves' long-term team building plan, so he scored B+ points.
The Pistons' operation is better understood, squeezing Morris' trade value out of as much as possible and trading the team for a second-round pick that fits the rebuilding rhythm.
Milton's $5 million salary next season and Brown's $4 million salary next season are both team options, and both are non-guaranteed contracts that will not delay the team in clearing space.
Third Deal: Pistons 3 for 1 Fontecchio (ESPN Rating)
Pistons get (C): Fontecchio;
Jazz get (B+): Knox + 2024 second-round pick (from the Wizards) + 2022 No. 36 pick Gabriele Procida signing.
For the Jazz, the purpose of this trade plan is very clear, Fontecchio is 28 years old, does not have much development value, does not meet the Jazz rebuilding requirements, it is better to exchange for a second-round pick and a younger Knox, so the rating is higher.
Through this deal, it is not difficult to see that the Jazz are still trying to sell instant power before the trade deadline, and the 10th place in the West is obviously not in line with Ange's requirements.
For the Pistons, the team traded back a three-point shooter (Fontecchio shoots 39.1 percent from three-point range), but he is 28 years old, so the Pistons don't have a high rating, and if Bojan is sold in the future, the deal's rating may be improved by then.