Herrington: The Grizzlies have four paths to their next star; should they be in a hurry to take them?
The Grizzlies have been doing well so far in building a hungry young team. The Marc Gasol trade got Memphis a significantly younger starting center in Jonas Valanciunas, seen here in February, without a reduction in quality. (Rich Pedroncelli/AP)
Chris Herrington
Chris Herrington covers the Memphis Grizzlies and writes about Memphis culture, food, and civic life. He lives in the Vollintine-Evergreen neighborhood of Midtown with his wife, two kids, and two dogs.
It’s also worth asking if the team actually needs a third big talent to complement Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr.
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