Grizzlies Win
Memphis Grizzlies won the 2016-02-18 trade in hindsight: Los Angeles Clippers' return of Jeff Green did not match the realized value of Lance Stephenson; first-round pick (at least 2 years after Clippers convey first-round pick to Raptors from earlier trade) (protected top 14 in 2019-20, else 2022 second-round pick) (2019 #20-Matisse Thybulle).
LA Clippers Received
- Player Jeff Green
Memphis Grizzlies Received
- Player Lance Stephenson
- Draft Pick first-round pick (at least 2 years after Clippers convey first-round pick to Raptors from earlier trade) (protected top 14 in 2019-20, else 2022 second-round pick) (2019 #20- Matisse Thybulle )
Trade Analysis
Jeff Green was a short-term rental, while Memphis received a first-round pick that ultimately became Matisse Thybulle. The Clippers did not get enough lasting value to justify the draft-capital cost. The Clippers franchise received Jeff Green and sent Lance Stephenson; first-round pick (at least 2 years after Clippers convey first-round pick to Raptors from earlier trade) (protected top 14 in 2019-20, else 2022 second-round pick) (2019 #20-Matisse Thybulle). The downstream player and draft outcomes created a clear value gap in the counterpart's favor. The grade reflects the actual role, longevity and downstream asset value produced after the trade, while still recognizing the roster and competitive-window logic that existed when the transaction was made.