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John Konchar Rumors
John Konchar a trade candidate
The Grizzlies will look to create more cap space to renegotiate and extend Jaren Jackson Jr. To help obtain that objective, a trade candidate to monitor is John Konchar, league sources told HoopsHype.
Memphis has shown some cards around the league that it is looking into consolidation trades, as evidenced by the team's recent efforts to ship Luke Kennard and John Konchar to Brooklyn for Dorian Finney-Smith. But that would have been a much smaller deal than adding Marcus Smart or Brandon Clarke to the package as would be required for Butler. Smart and Clarke both rank as players Memphis values quite highly, sources said.
Finally, let’s talk about Brooklyn’s road not taken. There was a rumored deal, first reported by NBA reporter Marc Stein, that had the Memphis Grizzlies sending a protected first-round pick along with Jon Konchar and Luke Kennard to the Nets for Finney-Smith and possibly getting a second-rounder in return. My spies tell me this was an absolutely legit offer, and thus represents an interesting, if low-level, sliding doors moment for Brooklyn.
The Lakers package was chosen over Memphis’ offer of a first-round pick, John Konchar and Luke Kennard. But sources said the Grizzlies’ pick was so heavily protected it might never have been conveyed, and Memphis also demanded the Nets’ second-rounder. In Finney-Smith, the Nets are losing a well-liked leader. “Always good energy, always in a good mood,” Noah Clowney said. “My dog, somebody I relied on heavily as far as the emotional roller coaster that you can have in this league, especially at my age. Great guy. Great vibes, always.”
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Grizzlies offered protected first-round pick for Dorian Finney-Smith before his trade to Lakers
Michael Scotto: Before the Brooklyn Nets traded Dorian Finney-Smith to the Los Angeles Lakers, the Memphis Grizzlies offered a top-15 protected 2025 first-round pick, Luke Kennard and John Konchar to the Nets for Finney-Smith and second-round considerations, league sources told @hoopshype.
Grizzlies, Nets discussing Dorian Finney-Smith trade in exchange for John Konchar, Luke Kennard
Marc Stein: Updating my Thursday story regarding Memphis' pursuit of Brooklyn's Dorian Finney-Smith: League sources say there are active discussions between the teams on the trade scenario in the story: John Konchar and Luke Kennard to the Nets for DFS. Original: tinyurl.com/mpr996xn
Marc Stein: The Nets are known to be seeking a first-round draft pick from the Grizzlies in any potential deal for Dorian Finney-Smith. It is expected the Grizzlies would receive second-round draft compensation if a trade comes to a fruition.
Grizzlies looking into Dorian Finney-Smith
The Grizzlies have been described to me as a team to watch in the trade chase for Brooklyn's in-demand Dorian Finney-Smith. The Nets, league sources say, are likewise interested in Memphis' John Konchar, who has also attracted interest from Orlando and Miami and is emerging as a name that must be monitored as the Feb. 6 trade deadline approaches.
It's not just Tatum who has had success against the Grizzlies. Boston has won six straight and 16 of 17 games against Memphis dating back to 2016. The one Grizzlies win came in an overtime matchup in 2021. Bane, Brandon Clarke and Ja Morant played in that game. Jaren Jackson Jr. was injured and John Konchar did not play due to a coach's decision. That was Bane's rookie season. In other words, a long time. "I need it," Bane said of beating the Celtics.
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Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr listed as questionable for Grizzlies' home opener
Matt Infield: Injury updates for the Grizzlies’ home opener tonight against the Magic. Ja Morant is questionable with left thigh soreness, Jaren Jackson Jr. upgraded to questionable with that hamstring strain. John Konchar is doubtful with right foot soreness.
Entering his sixth NBA season, Memphis Grizzlies forward John Konchar has signed a multi-year shoe deal extension with Nike ahead of the standard Oct. 1 expiration for current deals.
Toronto Raptors rookie Jonathan Mogbo has signed a multi-year shoe deal with Serious Player Only, becoming the first NBA player to sign with the upstart brand that has created a grassroots following with its well-received $180 highly technical performance models.
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