2. Memphis Grizzlies
Another team that has expressed a desire to trade their top-10 pick in this year’s draft, the Memphis Grizzlies could potentially get in the mix for a Kyle Kuzma trade this summer.
With Ja Morant coming back and the Grizzlies (hopefully) getting healthy, adding another high-level rotation piece could help them seriously compete in the Western Conference.
Alongside Desmond Bane, Jaren Jackson Jr., and the rest of the team, Kuzma would provide the Grizzlies with an extra source of offense at the forward position.
There have been some rumors that the Grizzlies may want to trade up in the draft in an attempt to select UConn big man Donovan Clingan, but if they can’t, getting Kuzma and rolling with Jackson Jr. at the five could be an intriguing option.
Meanwhile, this deal would help the Wizards add another top-10 pick in this year’s draft, which would give them an opportunity to add a young player to their roster.
Obviously, they have the second pick, which is their own, but snagging the ninth pick from the Grizzlies would be a huge win, too, even though the draft may not be as strong as in recent seasons.
Perhaps the Grizzlies would rather go after a big man, but Kuzma’s offensive punch would be a big help, and Washington getting some more draft capital would be a win for them.