Creating a mock Bucks, Grizzlies trade based on Bleacher Report's suggestion

The Grizzlies' POV

The Memphis Grizzlies were poised for big things during the 2023-24 season, but they were derailed by star guard Ja Morant being suspended and then injured, which limited him to just nine total games. With Morant now healthy, the Grizzlies will aim to get back to their winning ways, and swinging a trade for a yearly Sixth Man of the Year candidate could certainly help them.

Plenty of contenders would like to get their hands on Portis. He's finished third in the Sixth Man race in each of the past two seasons, averaging 13.9 points, 8.4 rebounds and 1.4 assists while shooting 38.8 percent on his 3-pointers in that span. Those are good numbers for a reserve, and he could beef up this Memphis second unit even further.

Ironically, the Grizzlies have a frontcourt rotation very similar to Milwaukee's in some ways. They have a big man who doesn't shoot in Zach Edey (similar to Giannis Antetokounmpo) and another big man who can space the floor in Jaren Jackson Jr. (similar to Brook Lopez), so perhaps it would be an easy transition for Portis going from Milwaukee to Memphis on the court.

Coming off his Achilles injury and unsure if he can get back to his previous level, perhaps the Grizzlies may want to get off of the final three years on Brandon Clarke's deal. If they can do so while adding an impact player like Bobby Portis, it wouldn't be surprising if they considered moving that first-round pick of theirs, especially if they view him as a long-term fit.