This is a package the Grizzlies could use to try to upgrade the roster. Clarke and Kennard both have their uses as key reserves for the Grizzlies, but they aren’t essential to what they’re building. Clarke has been good for the Grizzlies this season after recovering from an Achilles injury last year, so he’s not a mere throw-in.

The Toronto Raptors have "resisted" opposing teams' interest in starting center Jakob Poeltl, according to NBA insider Marc Stein. Stein noted that there

Giannis Antetokounmpo bangs his right pinkie finger on the rim while trying to chase down RJ Barrett’s fast-break dunk late in the 2nd.

Giannis Antetokounmpo had 11 points, 12 rebounds and 13 assists in only 29 minutes -- the reduced minutes due in part to a cut he suffered during the game -- and the visiting Milwaukee Bucks trounced the Toronto Raptors 128-104 on Monday night.