NBA Trade Deadline 2019: One trade every team should make

ORLANDO, FL - NOVEMBER 17: Center Nikola Vucevic #9 of the Orlando Magic drives to the basket against Center JaVale McGee #7 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the game at the Amway Center on November 17, 2018 in Orlando, Florida. The Magic defeated the Lakers 130 to 117. 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 Don Juan Moore/Getty Images) /

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NEW YORK, NY – OCTOBER 26: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Tim Hardaway Jr. #3 of the New York Knicks in action against the Golden State Warriors at Madison Square Garden on October 26, 2018 in New York City. The Warriors defeated the Knicks 128-100. 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 Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) /

In this trade, the Knicks are able to get off the remaining salary that they owe Tim Hardaway Jr., while also helping the Lakers get Marc Gasol. The Grizzlies are trying to move on from Gasol and Mike Conley Jr., and this trade helps them accomplish one of those things.

The impetus for the Knicks is the desire to clear cap space for the summer to sign free agents to play alongside Kristaps Porzingis. For the Grizzlies, getting Brandon Ingram and Hardway, as well as a 2020 first round pick, is a nice get for a big that should dramatically help the Lakers.

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