Herrington: Sorting through what Grizzlies did, didn’t do at trade deadline
With Steven Adams (4) and Xavier Tillman Sr. (not pictured) both traded, Memphis will obviously be in the market for a center. (AP file)
Chris Herrington
Chris Herrington covers the Memphis Grizzlies and writes about Memphis culture, food, and civic life.
With playoff contention this season long gone and the Grizzlies focused on positioning the franchise for this summer and beyond, lead decision-maker Zach Kleiman and his staff achieved what were likely their two primary deadline goals.
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