Herrington: With draft over, Grizzlies still have some roster work to do
On Monday, free-agency negotiation period begins. The Grizzlies have other things to consider, such as sign-and-trades and other maneuvers.
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On Monday, free-agency negotiation period begins. The Grizzlies have other things to consider, such as sign-and-trades and other maneuvers.
The No. 10 pick of the draft is no stranger to playing alongside big names, and he’s happy to have a home court again.
Santi Aldama may have expected to go somewhere else, but he’s thrilled to be in Memphis.
Now that the 2021 NBA draft is over, it’s also time to see what others thought of the Grizzlies’ picks.
The Grizzlies stunned the NBA universe twice Thursday night, first by taking Ziaire Williams at No. 10, then by taking Santi Aldama at No. 40. But given the team’s recent success in the draft, should we really be surprised if the Grizzlies hit on their picks?
Josh Giddey, Jonathan Kuminga and Franz Wagner were gone, so surely Memphis would pick Moses Moody or James Bouknight. But the Grizzlies’ vice president of basketball operations had other ideas.
Make that two surprise picks for the Grizzlies in the first round of the draft, plus an undrafted free agent.
Williams struggled in his lone college season at Stanford, but he impressed enough to go in the top 10. Grizzlies trade up to 1st round, select Aldama of Loyola in MarylandRelated stories:
The Grizzlies’ continued efforts to move up in the draft suggest they have their eye on one or two players in particular. But what if they can’t get them?
The Grizzlies have already moved up to pick No. 10 in Thursday’s draft, but they seem to be aiming higher.
As Thursday’s NBA draft approaches, minor Grizzlies rumors and shifting mock drafts create ripples in an otherwise quiet day.
Whether climbing even higher in the draft or pursuing a star via trade, the Grizzlies might have the ammunition now to seek an even bigger move.
The Grizzlies got a jump on the NBA offseason, agreeing on Monday to a whopping trade with the New Orleans Pelicans.
Grizzlies GM Zach Kleiman has always said the goal is to bring an NBA title to Memphis. And if that required dealing Jonas Valanciunas, he was willing to do it. Memphis fans should be glad.
We open by thanking Jonas Valanciunas for his play befitting the Memphis style. But the Grizzlies had to make some moves now that furthers their vision.
The Memphis Grizzlies reportedly have made a major move with numerous picks and players involved. Grizzlies Draft Headquarters 4.0: Memphis likely not done yetRelated story:
The Grizzlies still might be on the move. Here are five names to keep an eye on for Memphis’ No. 10 selection in the NBA draft.
The Grizzlies reportedly are interested in a trade that would move them into the top 10 of this week’s NBA draft.
Ja Morant’s jersey was one of the top NBA sellers in the second half of the season.
Who will be joining Ja Morant and company? Speculation begins right now, with the first installment of Grizzlies draft headquarters, which likely will have several editions the next few weeks as we get more information.
Barring a trade, the Grizzlies will be entrenched at No. 17, but here are some other things to consider.
Unlike other NBA teams, the Grizzlies might have a calm offseason leading to the draft. Or not.
Moussa Cisse, the AAC Freshman of the Year, announced his decision in an Instagram post on Tuesday.
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