Nov 29, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) and guard Marcus Smart (36) react during the fourth quarter against the New Orleans Pelicans at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Memphis Grizzlies Make Announcement on Three-Team Trade

Originally posted on Memphis Grizzlies on SI
By Farbod Esnaashari | Last updated Feb 6, 2025 11:00 PM ET

The Memphis Grizzlies had some hopes of making a big splash during the trade deadline by reportedly inquiring about Kevin Durant and Lonzo Ball, but the team didn't make the noise it was hoping to.

However, the Grizzlies didn't finish the trade deadline completely empty-handed. Memphis made a three-team trade with the Sacramento Kings and the Washington Wizards. The Grizzlies acquired Marvin Bagley III, Johnny Davis, a 2025 second-round draft pick, and a 2028 second-round draft pick.

After Shams Charania initially broke the news, the Grizzlies made the announcement official on Thursday.

The @memgrizz today announced a three-team trade with the Washington Wizards and Sacramento Kings. pic.twitter.com/dy5jT7Zws5
— Grizzlies PR (@GrizzliesPR) February 7, 2025

"The Memphis Grizzlies today announced the team acquired forward/center Marvin Bagley III, guard Johnny Davis, a 2025 second round draft pick from the Washington Wizards and a 2028 second round draft pick from the Sacramento Kings in a three-team trade," the Grizzlies said in a press release."

When it comes to who the Grizzlies sent out, they shipped Marcus Smart and Jake LaRavia. The team made the formal announcement in their press release.

The Memphis Grizzlies are trading Marcus Smart and a 2025 first-round pick to the Washington Wizards in a multi-team trade that sends two second-round picks to Memphis, sources tell ESPN. Memphis creates roster flexibility with the move. pic.twitter.com/HoyqkvNLke
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 6, 2025

"As part of the deal, Memphis traded guard Marcus Smart and a protected 2025 first round draft pick to Washington and traded forwarded Jake LaRavia to Sacramento. In addition, the Kings traded center Alex Len and guard Colby Jones to the Wizards," the Grizzlies said.

When Smart first arrived to the Grizzlies during the 2023-24 NBA season, there was a ton of expectations surrounding hima fter leaving the Celtics. Unfortunately, Smart only played a grand total of 39 games for the Grizzlies in 1.5 seasons due to a plethora of injuries.

This article first appeared on Memphis Grizzlies on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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