One Trade That Every Team Should Do
Memphis gets: SF Solomon Hill
Indiana gets: SG Jordan Adams, 2017 second-rounder (less favorable of Celtics or Raptors)
Finances: Both Adams and Hill are still on their rookie deals, so there’s not a lot to see here. They’re both due for $1.3 million next year and $1.4 million the year after that, as they were actually taken with back-to back picks in the 2013 draft. Adams went 22nd and Hill 23rd, but Hill has certainly outperformed Adams, which is why you see the second-rounder thrown in there.
The Fit: For Memphis, this is all about adding more wing depth and acquiring another shooter. Trading for SF/PF Jeff Green with Boston certainly helped, though more must be done about the lack of depth behind him and how devoid this team is of shooters. Hill can help solve this problem, as he is knocking down a three per game to go with 10 points and 4 rebounds, and could be had for cheap. Adams has never really made an impact anyways, and the second-rounder is of little use to a playoff team like Memphis. Hill is certainly a luxury for the Grizzlies, but it’s one that they can afford.
Why the other team does it: This is a very small trade for Indiana, as Hill never really had a major role in the long-term mold of the franchise. Adams has about as much upside as him anyways, so it’s pretty much as if the Pacers are getting a free second-rounder in this trade. The real test for Indiana will begin when superstar SF/SG Paul George returns from his injury, where they will resume their quest for the championship after a one year layoff.
Memphis gets: SF Solomon Hill
Indiana gets: SG Jordan Adams, 2017 second-rounder (less favorable of Celtics or Raptors)
Finances: Both Adams and Hill are still on their rookie deals, so there’s not a lot to see here. They’re both due for $1.3 million next year and $1.4 million the year after that, as they were actually taken with back-to back picks in the 2013 draft. Adams went 22nd and Hill 23rd, but Hill has certainly outperformed Adams, which is why you see the second-rounder thrown in there.
The Fit: For Memphis, this is all about adding more wing depth and acquiring another shooter. Trading for SF/PF Jeff Green with Boston certainly helped, though more must be done about the lack of depth behind him and how devoid this team is of shooters. Hill can help solve this problem, as he is knocking down a three per game to go with 10 points and 4 rebounds, and could be had for cheap. Adams has never really made an impact anyways, and the second-rounder is of little use to a playoff team like Memphis. Hill is certainly a luxury for the Grizzlies, but it’s one that they can afford.
Why the other team does it: This is a very small trade for Indiana, as Hill never really had a major role in the long-term mold of the franchise. Adams has about as much upside as him anyways, so it’s pretty much as if the Pacers are getting a free second-rounder in this trade. The real test for Indiana will begin when superstar SF/SG Paul George returns from his injury, where they will resume their quest for the championship after a one year layoff.