The Memphis Grizzlies face a pivotal offseason after being swept by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round of the playoffs. All-Star point guard Ja Morant's hip injury in Game 3, which sidelined him in Game 4, raised questions about the team's depth and future. Memphis has only won one postseason series since drafting Morant second overall in 2019, prompting discussions about strengthening their roster.

Proposed by Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report, a potential three-team trade involving the New York Knicks could provide the Grizzlies with much-needed talent. The deal would send Mikal Bridges to Memphis, while the Knicks would acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo from the Milwaukee Bucks. This trade aims to bolster Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr., and Desmond Bane with a versatile two-way player like Bridges, who averaged 17.6 points this season.