Memphis Grizzlies veteran big man Marc Gasol has emerged as one of the top targets as the NBA trade deadline draws closer.
As detailed by Kevin O'Connor of The Ringer, the Detroit Pistons are one of the teams who have tabled an offer to the Grizzlies for Gasol. Detroit was reportedly willing to part ways with starting center Andre Drummond, which did not appear to interest Memphis very much:
The Kings and Pistons inquired about Gasol, as reported last month on The Ringer, but there’s no traction on a deal. The Pistons offered a package involving Andre Drummond, who is is owed $55.8 million over the next two seasons, but Memphis didn’t have interest, according to league sources.
The Grizzlies are currently the second-worst team in the Western Conference with a 22-33 record. The front office appears to have all but given up on this season, and there is now an eye on the future.
With this in mind, Memphis has reportedly placed Marc Gasol and cornerstone point guard Mike Conley on the trade block. The organization seems intent on ushering in the new era of their team, and they are prepared to do a full rebuild with a focus on youth development.
This probably explains why they were hesitant to take on Andre Drummond and his massive deal. Rookie Jaren Jackson Jr. appears to be the team's big man of the future, and it looks like the Grizzlies are willing to build their team around the promising youngster.
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