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Trade Scenarios for the Phoenix Suns and Tyson Chandler

By Khaleel Abdullah

PHOENIX, AZ - OCTOBER 13: Tyson Chandler #4 of the Phoenix Suns looks on during the preseason game against the Brisbane Bullets on October 13, 2017 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images)
PHOENIX, AZ - OCTOBER 13: Tyson Chandler #4 of the Phoenix Suns looks on during the preseason game against the Brisbane Bullets on October 13, 2017 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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Trade Scenario #6 – Memphis Grizzlies

HOUSTON, TX – NOVEMBER 11: Ben McLemore #23 of the Memphis Grizzlies shoots the ball during the game against the Houston Rockets on November 11, 2017 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Bill Baptist/NBAE via Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX – NOVEMBER 11: Ben McLemore #23 of the Memphis Grizzlies shoots the ball during the game against the Houston Rockets on November 11, 2017 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Bill Baptist/NBAE via Getty Images) /

OUT – Tyson Chandler and 2 Toronto 2nd rounders
IN – Brandan Wright and Ben McLemore

Why for the Grizzlies?  Brandan Wright is an expiring contract and Tyson Chandler is an obvious upgrade at center when Marc Gasol is resting. Memphis is the second worst rebounding team in the league. That would quickly change. Also, Ben McLemore is expendable with how good offseason addition Tyreke Evans is playing. Two 2nd round picks would sweeten the pot.

Why for the Suns?  Waive Wright immediately and free up an additional $7M in cap room for this summer. Ben McLemore fits the timeline and could either start with Booker in a high octane back court or come off the bench and score at will with a green light as a 6th man. Win win.

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