NBA Trade Rumors: Buying or selling big name deals at the deadline

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 17: Hassan Whiteside #21 of the Miami Heat celebrates after scoring and getting fouled against the Washington Wizards in the second half at Capital One Arena on November 17, 2017 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 17: Hassan Whiteside #21 of the Miami Heat celebrates after scoring and getting fouled against the Washington Wizards in the second half at Capital One Arena on November 17, 2017 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
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MEMPHIS, TN – OCTOBER 26: Tyreke Evans #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies on the court during a game against the Dallas Mavericks at the FedEx Forum on October 26, 2017 in Memphis, Tennessee. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. The Grizzlies defeated the Mavericks 96-91. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
MEMPHIS, TN – OCTOBER 26: Tyreke Evans #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies on the court during a game against the Dallas Mavericks at the FedEx Forum on October 26, 2017 in Memphis, Tennessee. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. The Grizzlies defeated the Mavericks 96-91. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)

Tyreke Evans, Memphis Grizzlies

The Memphis Grizzlies, by shutting him down until further notice, have made it pretty clear that they’re going to move Tyreke Evans. And if reports are accurate, they’re demanding (at least) a first-round pick for the former rookie standout.

Evans is having a strong bounce back year, in the midst of the Grizzlies’ struggles, and is definitely the type of player that could substantially help a team that is in need of wing depth.

Not only could Evans be thrown into a team’s starting lineup, but he could be a key cog off the bench, too.

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The Grizzlies are going to move Evans; it’s a matter of for what and where to.

Verdict: Buy