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2024-25 Draft Guide Team Preview: Memphis Grizzlies

By Mike Passador Published August 31, 2024 Updated August 19, 2025 1 min read

How’d We Get Here?

Can an entire organization take a mulligan? The Grizzlies made some moves in advance of 2023-24 to try and change their image but things never got off the ground. Memphis couldn’t tread water during Ja Morant’s 25-game suspension at the start of the season, and when he suffered a season-ending shoulder injury just nine games into his campaign it was time to fold up shop. Desmond Bane and Marcus Smart missed a bunch of time and the losses piled up; the silver lining was that the Grizzlies got to see how Santi Aldama, GG Jackson, Vince Williams, Scotty Pippen and Jake LaRavia held up in expanded roles. Considering how little the Grizzlies actually got to see their intended roster last season, it’s no surprise that they didn’t do too much in the offseason. The only big difference is the addition of Zach Edey and the departure of Steven Adams.

Offseason Moves

Arrivals: Jay Huff (2W)
Rookie Arrivals: Zach Edey (9), Jaylen Wells (39), Cam Spencer (53)
Departures: Trey Jemison, Ziaire Williams, Yuta Watanabe, Lamar Stevens, Jordan Goodwin, Timmy Allen, Zavier Simpson, Jack White
Retained: Luke Kennard


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Mike graduated from Boston University's Dual Degree Program with a BA in Economics and a BS in Business with Concentrations in Marketing and Operations Management. He is a faithful supporter of Toronto sports and the Detroit Lions and is always ready to be let down. Tweet to him @Mike_Pandador, but if you badmouth Jose Calderon you might get blocked.

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