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Let's say things continue to unravel in Memphis and they decide to move on from Ja/JJJ and tank. They have all their own picks, a few other 1sts and some ok young talent in Eddy, Coward, Wells and a few more. Ja/JJJ are not taking them anywhere.

JJJ for Collins/Noa/JCarter (and DTerry if the $ doesn't work) plus the Bulls' 2026 unprotected 1st, the Port pick and a top 10 protected 2028 Bulls' 1st (turns into a 2nd)

Memphis goes for the #1 pick, moves Ja for more assets and tanks.

Bulls go with
White/TJones
Giddey/Ayo
Matas/Huerter
JJJ/PWill
Vuc/JSmith
Okoro/Phillips for deep bench

Since JJJ doesn't dominate the ball he'd fit right in. That's a fun team and JJJ provides the shot blocking we're lacking

Grizzlies aren't trading JJJ. Period. Is he even eligible to be traded yet anyway? He just signed an extension.

When would he be eligible to be traded?

Obviously this makes sense for the Bulls, but I'm unsure if the Grizzlies would do this. I feel they can likely find a better offer.

Make a Godfather offer or go ^^^ yourself (Memphis FO).

Good luck prying JJJ loose without offering Buz.

And definitely don’t do that. Buzelis is a stud.

That's the exact Zion trade but with the 2028 protected pick. JJJ having a huge long term contract and a slightly less ominous injury history

It probably rules out resigning Coby White because JJJ, Giddey, Matas take up a lot of long term money, Patrick Williams is hardly noticed at this point and it would be hard to bring back any of the UFA they have no matter how well they play or how much CHI wants them back

ChettheJet wrote:That's the exact Zion trade but with the 2028 protected pick. JJJ having a huge long term contract and a slightly less ominous injury history

It probably rules out resigning Coby White because JJJ, Giddey, Matas take up a lot of long term money, Patrick Williams is hardly noticed at this point and it would be hard to bring back any of the UFA they have no matter how well they play or how much CHI wants them back

You’re suggesting White shouldn’t be kept in 2026-2027 because in 2028-2029 the team has to pay Matas?

If you going to make an offer for Jaren make a real one. This is a bad offer.

It would make sense for Memphis to trade Ja/JJJ.

I dunno if this is enough, but the direction makes sense.