Memphis Grizzlies Trade For Marcus Smart

The Memphis Grizzlies and Boston Celtics have agreed to a trade that will send Marcus Smart to Memphis in exchange for Dillon Brooks and Kennedy Chandler.

The trade is a significant one for both teams. The Grizzlies get a much-needed upgrade at the point guard position, while the Celtics get a versatile wing who can help them defensively.

Smart is a three-time All-Defensive Team selection and was named the NBA Defensive Player of the Year in 2022. He is a tenacious defender who can guard multiple positions. He is also a solid playmaker and scorer, averaging 12.1 points and 5.9 assists per game last season.

Brooks is a talented scorer who averaged 18.4 points per game last season. He is a good three-point shooter and can create his own shot. Chandler is a rookie point guard who was drafted by the Grizzlies with the 38th overall pick in the 2022 NBA draft. He is a good athlete and passer, but he needs to improve his shooting.

The trade is a win-win for both teams. The Grizzlies get a much-needed upgrade at the point guard position, while the Celtics get a versatile wing who can help them defensively.

The Grizzlies are hoping that Smart can help them take the next step and contend for a championship. The Celtics are hoping that Brooks can help them improve their defense and make a deep playoff run.