Trae for Ja

NYG · Post #1 » by **NYG** » Sun Sep 14, 2025 2:40 am

Ja Morant, John Konchar and Second Earliest of (Grizzlies own / latest of Suns/Wizards / Magic) 2026 First Round Draft Pick for Trae Young

Both teams can probably use a change of scenery at guard. The Hawks take on Ja and a pick to potentially use in a bigger follow-up deal. The Grizzlies add a nice duo in Trae/JJJ.

Godaddycurse · Post #2 » by **Godaddycurse** » Sun Sep 14, 2025 2:45 am

why is trae worth more than Ja? Trae has 1 yr of control vs 3 for Ja

esvl · Post #3 » by **esvl** » Sun Sep 14, 2025 2:50 am

Memphis is laughing

Ball4life32 · Post #4 » by **Ball4life32** » Sun Sep 14, 2025 12:08 pm

Zero interest and Ja + Dyson backcourt way too flawed with the lack of shooting

Post #5 » by **Scoot McGroot** » Sun Sep 14, 2025 2:27 pm

Godaddycurse wrote:why is trae worth more than Ja? Trae has 1 yr of control vs 3 for Ja

Also, the reasoning why each time might have interest in trading their PG is probably a similar reason they wouldn’t have a ton of interest in acquiring the other PG?

QMemphis · Post #6 » by **QMemphis** » Sun Sep 14, 2025 3:57 pm

Grizz value Ja more than this.

SkyHook · Post #7 » by **SkyHook** » Sun Sep 14, 2025 4:54 pm

Trae is the much better player with a more team friendly contract. Incentives would need to be heading in the opposite direction.

Post #8 » by **Mavrelous** » Sun Sep 14, 2025 5:52 pm

Ja/Konchar for Trae/Daniels is a good framework, I have Ja as more valuable due to contract status.

SlimShady83 · Post #9 » by **SlimShady83** » Sun Sep 14, 2025 5:57 pm

I want Trea to go to the Kings

Post #10 » by **jbk1234** » Sun Sep 14, 2025 8:46 pm

Mavrelous wrote:Ja/Konchar for Trae/Daniels is a good framework, I have Ja as more valuable due to contract status.

I'm not sure contract status cuts that way here.

Wolveswin · Post #11 » by **Wolveswin** » Mon Sep 15, 2025 2:20 pm

If Memphis wants to rebuild this could have legs…

Ja to Hawks (fresh start)

Trae to 3rd team (fresh start)

Ton of assets back to Grizzlies

An ironic example with NOP:

To Hawks: Ja/Trey Murphy/Clarke

To NOP: Trae/Okongwu/Konchar

To Grizzlies: Risacher/Fears/D. Murray/2x NOP 1sts (via Hawks - ironic part)

Both star guards get a fresh start in opposing conferences. Memphis deepens the rebuild.

Post #12 » by **dms269** » Mon Sep 15, 2025 3:32 pm

Mavrelous wrote:Ja/Konchar for Trae/Daniels is a good framework, I have Ja as more valuable due to contract status.

I fail to see how that is a good framework for Atlanta. I don't think Ja's contract status is good enough to offset the value difference in Daniels/Konchar.

Post #13 » by **Mavrelous** » Mon Sep 15, 2025 3:46 pm

dms269 wrote:
Mavrelous wrote:Ja/Konchar for Trae/Daniels is a good framework, I have Ja as more valuable due to contract status.

I fail to see how that is a good framework for Atlanta. I don't think Ja's contract status is good enough to offset the value difference in Daniels/Konchar.

I succeed to see it though, that's why I suggested it, I disagree with your assesment on the value difference, I even think it's a no brainer for the Hawks.
Trae has an option to be a FA in an environment with lots of cap space, he's as much a flight risk as can be.

LarsV8 · Post #14 » by **LarsV8** » Mon Sep 15, 2025 4:36 pm

Wolveswin wrote:If Memphis wants to rebuild this could have legs…

Ja to Hawks (fresh start)

Trae to 3rd team (fresh start)

Ton of assets back to Grizzlies

An ironic example with NOP:

To Hawks: Ja/Trey Murphy/Clarke

To NOP: Trae/Okongwu/Konchar

To Grizzlies: Risacher/Fears/D. Murray/2x NOP 1sts (via Hawks - ironic part)

Both star guards get a fresh start in opposing conferences. Memphis deepens the rebuild.

I am Trae curious.

FVV to a 4th team who needs a solid PG

Ja to Atl

Trae to Houston

Sheppard, salary and pick or young player from 4th team, 2027 Hou First with right to swap with BK, 2029 First to Grizz

Trae / Holiday
Amen / DFS
Jabari / Eason
Durant /
Sengun / Adams

Post #15 » by **gswhoops** » Mon Sep 15, 2025 4:43 pm

I don't think either side does this but I think Memphis declines first (if that makes sense). Ja is more inconsistent but has a higher ceiling

Wolveswin · Post #16 » by **Wolveswin** » Mon Sep 15, 2025 5:33 pm

LarsV8 wrote:
Wolveswin wrote:If Memphis wants to rebuild this could have legs…

Ja to Hawks (fresh start)

Trae to 3rd team (fresh start)

Ton of assets back to Grizzlies

An ironic example with NOP:

To Hawks: Ja/Trey Murphy/Clarke

To NOP: Trae/Okongwu/Konchar

To Grizzlies: Risacher/Fears/D. Murray/2x NOP 1sts (via Hawks - ironic part)

Both star guards get a fresh start in opposing conferences. Memphis deepens the rebuild.

I am Trae curious.

FVV to a 4th team who needs a solid PG

Ja to Atl

Trae to Houston

Sheppard, salary and pick or young player from 4th team, 2027 Hou First with right to swap with BK, 2029 First to Grizz

Trae / Holiday
Amen / DFS
Jabari / Eason
Durant /
Sengun / Adams

Houston would be deadly with Trae.

Post #17 » by **dms269** » Mon Sep 15, 2025 9:42 pm

Mavrelous wrote:
dms269 wrote:
Mavrelous wrote:Ja/Konchar for Trae/Daniels is a good framework, I have Ja as more valuable due to contract status.

I fail to see how that is a good framework for Atlanta. I don't think Ja's contract status is good enough to offset the value difference in Daniels/Konchar.

I succeed to see it though, that's why I suggested it, I disagree with your assesment on the value difference, I even think it's a no brainer for the Hawks.
Trae has an option to be a FA in an environment with lots of cap space, he's as much a flight risk as can be.

Even if Trae was to walk, Atlanta would rather have Daniels and his skill set over Ja.

Ball4life32 · Post #18 » by **Ball4life32** » Mon Sep 15, 2025 10:04 pm

Mavrelous wrote:
dms269 wrote:
Mavrelous wrote:Ja/Konchar for Trae/Daniels is a good framework, I have Ja as more valuable due to contract status.

I fail to see how that is a good framework for Atlanta. I don't think Ja's contract status is good enough to offset the value difference in Daniels/Konchar.

I succeed to see it though, that's why I suggested it, I disagree with your assesment on the value difference, I even think it's a no brainer for the Hawks.
Trae has an option to be a FA in an environment with lots of cap space, he's as much a flight risk as can be.

No brainer? Seems terrible for Atlanta and they would never consider it.

Post #19 » by **Mavrelous** » Mon Sep 15, 2025 11:49 pm

dms269 wrote:
Mavrelous wrote:
dms269 wrote:
I fail to see how that is a good framework for Atlanta. I don't think Ja's contract status is good enough to offset the value difference in Daniels/Konchar.

I succeed to see it though, that's why I suggested it, I disagree with your assesment on the value difference, I even think it's a no brainer for the Hawks.
Trae has an option to be a FA in an environment with lots of cap space, he's as much a flight risk as can be.

Even if Trae was to walk, Atlanta would rather have Daniels and his skill set over Ja.

No they would not, that's an asinine statement.

Raptors Realtor · Post #20 » by **Raptors Realtor** » Tue Sep 16, 2025 7:08 am

dms269 wrote:
Mavrelous wrote:
dms269 wrote:
I fail to see how that is a good framework for Atlanta. I don't think Ja's contract status is good enough to offset the value difference in Daniels/Konchar.

I succeed to see it though, that's why I suggested it, I disagree with your assesment on the value difference, I even think it's a no brainer for the Hawks.
Trae has an option to be a FA in an environment with lots of cap space, he's as much a flight risk as can be.

Even if Trae was to walk, Atlanta would rather have Daniels and his skill set over Ja.

Ya there's no way ATL touches that deal... Daniels has way more value then Konchar, and I have Trae as having a bit more value then Ja, even after taking into account contract status... Trae has better 3pt shooting, far superior passing, and you know, is not a headcase.