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In a trade that benefits us tremendously, probably much more than the other teams, here is my proposal:
New Orleans Pelicans:
Jayson Tatum
Bradley Beal
Kyle Anderson
Memphis #2 -- 2019
Boston Celtics:
Anthony Davis
John Wall
Jevon Carter
Memphis Grizzlies:
Marcus Smart
Gordon Haywood
Washington #9 pick - 2019; Boston #22 - 2019
New Orleans 1st round pick -- 2020 (top 3 protected)
Washington Wizards:
Michael Conley
Jaylen Brown
Soloman Hill
Boston picks #14 and #20 - 2019
Memphis Grizzlies first round pick via Boston - 2020 (top 6 protected); 2021 (if pick has not been conveyed)
First, the trade was successful on the ESPN trade machine. I think the deal works really well for Pels and Celtics. Celtics land Davis and Wall. With Kyrie likely head out, they add a very solid PG who they can pair with Davis. The Pels are able to add an all-star and talented outside shooter in Beal along with a rising star in Tatum--precisely what Griffin wants. We also secure the #2 pick in the deal, which can be then used to select Ja Morant to play the point. It would give our backcourt tremendous flexibility since Jrue and Morant can handle the ball. Some of you might think to go in a different direction than Morant.
For Memphis, they are able to get Conley off the books, add a young PG in Marcus Smart who fits their mentality; they also add Haywood who I think is an ideal fit. Pair them with Jaren Jackson and the draft picks they'll add over the next couple seasons and I think it is an underrated, pretty quality roster. As for the Wizards, they take on a lot of cap in Conley and Hill but they add a savvy veteran at PG to replace Wall. They also get an expiring contract in Hill and they add a young, talented SG in Brown. Aside from this, they get tremendous draft capital to further rebuild their roster. I'll admit that Washington might be the least likely to do the deal and the Pelicans might not be able to secure Beal, Tatum and the #2. Nonetheless, to me, it is the best deal that we could potentially make in the process of having to trade Davis away.