Memphis Grizzlies: 2016-17 Season Outlook
2016-17 Roster
Jordan Adams, SG
Tony Allen, SG
Wade Baldwin IV, PG
Vince Carter, SG
Mike Conley, PG
Troy Daniels, SG
Deyonta Davis, PF
James Ennis, SF
Marc Gasol, C
JaMychal Green, PF
Andrew Harrison, PG
Jarell Martin, PF
Chandler Parsons, SF
Zach Randolph, PF
Wayne Selden Jr., SG
D.J. Stephens, SG
Troy Williams, SF
Brandan Wright, PF
Tony Wroten, SG
Offseason Additions
Wade Baldwin IV (17th overall draft pick, Vanderbilt), Troy Daniels (sign-and-trade, Charlotte Hornets), Deyonta Davis (31st overall draft pick, Michigan State), Chandler Parsons (free agency, Dallas Mavericks), Wayne Selden Jr. (free agency, undrafted), D.J. Stephens (free agency, D-League), Troy Williams (free agency, undrafted), Tony Wroten (free agency)
Offseason Subtractions
Chris Andersen (free agency, Cleveland Cavaliers), Matt Barnes (free agency, Sacramento Kings), Mario Chalmers (free agency, unsigned), Jordan Farmar (free agency, Sacramento Kings), P.J. Hairston (free agency, unsigned), Xavier Munford (declined team option), Lance Stephenson (free agency, New Orleans Pelicans),
Quick Thoughts
Despite losing a couple of key names in free agency, the Grizzlies did an excellent job addressing some areas of need this summer. They also just so happened to avoid a complete rebuild by retaining Mike Conley.
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In the draft, Memphis did well to nab Conley’s insurance/potential successor with point guard Wade Baldwin IV. They also got a potential steal in the second round with Michigan State’s Deyonta Davis, a stretch-4 who was projected to go as high as the lottery going into draft night.
Re-signing Conley was never guaranteed, but Memphis managed to do so with the help of Chandler Parsons, who joined the Grizz on a massive four-year, $95 million contract. Combined with the sign-and-trade for Troy Daniels, this team’s three-point shooting may not be such a glaring weakness in 2016-17.
Going all in on a core that’s had a hard time staying healthy in recent seasons is a risky move, but it also ensures that injury-devastated 2015-16 campaign wouldn’t be the last hurrah for grit-n-grind.
Next: Storyline 1: Staying Healthy