Contender teams have been very busy reinforcing their line-ups this past week and the NBA trade rumors just keep on coming. One of them, the Memphis Grizzlies, are looking to bolster their roster by upgrading their small forward position. In a highly competitive Western Conference, they will need all the help they can get before the playoffs starts. Tayshaun Prince, despite being a serviceable veteran, might be packing his bags soon.
The Grizzlies surprised the league to start the season, by boasting a 21-4 record last Dec. 17. However, their last ten games were not as impressive, only winning four of those. The Golden State Warriors have already shown the league how deadly they can be in the offensive end, and it would be wise for the Grizzlies to match the now league-leading Warriors at least in three-point scoring.
Now, several reports have already confirmed that Boston Celtics guard is on his way to Memphis.
Grizz poised to get Jeff Green/Russ Smith; Celts to get Tay Prince/Austin Rivers/Grizz first; Pelicans to get Quincy Pondexter/Grizz second
— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) January 10, 2015
Also, another player making his debut with another team is Austin Rivers, son of Los Angeles Clippers coach Doc Rivers:
While Austin Rivers appears headed to #celtics, NBA source said he may not stay with team. Stay tuned. — gary washburn (@GwashburnGlobe) January 10, 2015
Looks like Austin Rivers will be sent to Clippers, I'm hearing. — Jeff Zillgitt (@JeffZillgitt) January 10, 2015
Rivers, 22, will be getting a chance of a lifetime. It will be interesting to see if he will thrive in his father's tutelage.
Doc said postgame he wouldn't have wanted to coach Austin last year, but that he was open to it this year. — Dan Woike (@DanWoikeSports) January 10, 2015
Doc on wanting to coach Austin: "I think this team could handle that. He’s a downhill a guard, which is something we need. So, yeah"
— Dan Woike (@DanWoikeSports) January 10, 2015
Will Jeff Green and Austin Rivers be good fits on their respective teams? Sound off in the comments section below!
