NBA Power Rankings, Dec. 12 Edition: Some Shuffling In The Top 5

Dec 11, 2013; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies power forward Zach Randolph (50) shoots the ball against Oklahoma City Thunder center Kendrick Perkins (5) during the first quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

18. Memphis Grizzlies (10-11)

Last Week: 1-3
Previous Ranking: 14 (tied for biggest drop of the week)

Market Changes In Memphis? ESPN Insider Joe Kaiser had some interesting theories this week that the Grizzlies, expected to contend this year, might become sellers in the trade market with their season going sideways so far. Quincy Pondexter is likely gone for the year with a stress fracture in his foot, Marc Gasol is still out with his knee sprain and Tony Allen’s hip is ailing. That could mean that Zach Randolph could be shuffled out of town as Memphis looks to reshape the roster.

The Week That Was: The Grizzlies lost to the Clippers 101-81 on Thursday, lost to the Warriors 108-82 on Saturday, beat the Magic 94-85 on Monday and lost to the Thunder 116-100 on Wednesday.

The Numbers: 39.5% FG (27th), 38.2% 3FG, 76.8% FT, 40.8 RPG, 14.8 TOPG, 89.3 PPG (27th)
The Opponents: 48.4% FG (28th), 43.6% 3FG (29th), 84.7% FT, 41 RPG, 14.8 TOPG, 102.5 PPG

The Leaders: Zach Randolph 15.8 PPG, Kosta Koufos 10.8 RPG, Mike Conley 5.5 APG, Jon Leuer 1.3 SPG, Koufos 1.5 BPG, Conley 22-for-49 (44.9%) FG, Mike Miller 6-for-12 (50%) 3FG
Don’t! Shooters: Jerryd Bayless 11-for-37 (29.7%) FG, Quincy Pondexter 1-for-6 (16.7%) 3FG (2 games)