The Memphis Grizzlies have made several important trades in its short franchise history, but none are more important than the deal that swapped the Gasol brothers in 2008. As big a trade turned out to be for Memphis, it was also a resounding success for the Lakers. Nov 2, 2010; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) and center Pau Gasol (16) embrace during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies at the Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee/Image of Sport-USA TODAY Sports | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectAnother trade that could be considered the most important in Grizzlies history is the acquisition of Zach Randolph. Memphis sent Quentin Richardson to the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for the troubled power forward in July 2009.