The Grizzlies and Kings cut a deal on Tuesday that sent veteran forward Garrett Temple to Memphis in exchange for former Kings draft pick Ben McLemore (No. 7 in 2013), plus third-year big Deyonta Davis, cash and a 2021 second-round pick. At this stage of the summer, there’s no trade too small to ignore. Let’s grade the move.
This was a shrewd deal by Grizzlies brass, accomplishing a few tasks in one quick swing. Temple is a reliable, well-regarded veteran who offers some shooting and defensive versatility to a team hoping to make the postseason. The 32-year-old averaged 8.