Grizzlies’ front office likely to get protective — and that’s good
Executives wise to be cautious with young players as playoff race gets flipped
Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) reacts during a Jan. 28 game against the Denver Nuggets. Jackson suffered an injury during last week's loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. (AP file/Brandon Dill)
Don Wade
Don Wade has been a Memphis journalist since 1998 and he has won awards for both his sports and news/feature writing. He is originally from Kansas City and is married with three sons.
With the season winding down and injuries mounting, now is the time for the Grizzlies front office to return to its original focus.
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