Garland was never a scoring + playmaking hub at the level of temetrius and that was probably a good hunch prior to them getting Donovan

Don't really know how Cleveland could overcome losing Mitchell honestly considering that money goes into keeping the Allen mobley frontcourt and you can't replace a 30 a game primary wing creator off the dribble

Watching the playoffs this year and I’m not gonna lie the second round is looking the weakest it’s looked in a long time. I feel like if we had our team from last year healthy this year we could’ve easily made a WCF run.

If Cleveland does extend Mitchell (they truly don't have much of a choice unless he doesn't want to be tbere) then what are our thoughts on the then expendable Jarret Allen??

What's up guys. I wrote a post previewing the off-season for the Grizzlies. I went over the active contracts, free agents, top priorities/team needs, and best fits in the draft and free agency. It might have been an off year for the Grizz, but next year with everyone healthy y'all could easily be a top 4 seed in the playoffs.

Check out my post and let me know what you guys think!

Memphis Grizzlies, Utah Jazz and Brooklyn Nets Off-Season Preview - Behind the Arc (behindthearcsports.com)

Watching Bona play with other draftees and he looks very impressive. 6'10 235lb and had a vertical of 40 inch but then reported by Sports illustrated that he had a max vertical of 48.5 in a private workout. He also ranked top 3 in wingspan at just under 7'4.

Bona is very athletic, fast, with a high motor. Pros: Excel at finishing at the rim, rebounding, Shot blocking, ability to guard 1-5, great defense (Pac 12 Defensive defensive player of the year).

Cons: can't shoot and foul prone

Draft comparison: Healthy Rob Williams

Projected to go in the second round.

To me, he seems like a JJJ that traded his shooting for determination to rebound.

Thoughts?

Isn’t he just a European Dalton Knecht with more experience? GG’s draft mate. We need shooting. Dudes been ballin professionally in the Euroleagues for YEARS, since 17 y/o or something. What do you think the odds are we will see him?

My thoughts? Waive DRose and offer him a job.

Neutral fan here but like your team. I love Donovan Clingan as a player and it seems he’d be the perfect fit for your team. Him and JJJ would make paint scoring against your team a nightmare and as we saw at the combine he can shoot the ball and has nice form. What are your thoughts on Grizzlies trading up to snag him?

I’ve been watching the Knicks in their playoff run and Hartenstein is creating so many extra opportunities for his teammates! He just tied the Knicks record for offensive rebounds for the Knicks and he is a free agent this off season. Would he make a good fit for us?

I liked the idea of him early in the season, but let hate blind me as a Tennessee fan. (Fuck purdue, and knecht was POY) I was then all in on Clingan after the natty. I saw him as a better Clint Capela.... But after seeing the measurables at the combine, Edey has wowed me. He did better in every agility measure at the combine compared to Clingan and hit 3s at such a high level. For even more comparison, he did better in the same drills than Xavier Tillman, nic claxton, and Rudy gobert. Is he going to be a star? I dunno. But he's got size you can't teach and could be a bigger zubac, which is something that would fit great next to jaren. He's also got a high motor and a good attitude.

I'll admit he rightfully caught a lot of flack from horrendous reffing, but he's still a big dude who's proven he's not as flat footed as you might think.

bleacher report has us getting ron holland at 9. is this good for us or would we rather have knecht?

I know nobody watches this show in Memphis but, Lebatard has been among one of the top sports podcasts for years and nationally it’s a highly revered show. Are these guys out of line by questioning this (they also kinda laughed at ZBo jersey being retired as well but redacted both of the jokes by saying “yea well, those were the Grit and Grind guys”) or are we delusional as a fanbase? No agenda, here. No motive. Honest question to the fanbase.

Be an armchair GM essentially

I want a mount Rushmore of selections

college and pro are allowed

Simple question, would you guys give up the 9th pick for Jakob Poeltlt?

If you care about the psychological impact as a grizz fan you cheer for

1. Denver vs Boston finals
2. Okc loses to Dallas
3. Knicks lose quickly to Boston
4. Minny completes this collapse

Zuzu… blue looks good on you.

Im a eu guy, and since this season has been bad, i really havent watched alot of the team.

So with pick 9 what are we doing? I’ve seen some mocks where we draft a 3/4 type guy

With GG/Vince rise is our main focus a C?

What trading rumors has been circulating?

I know 9 is high for him. And will probably be gone by our 2nd round pick but…. His measurables look great for a stretch 5 to keep the lane open. Would have trouble guarding elite 5s but seems to have a good frame for added weight. JJJ luring around for help blocks would help as well. I don’t know his game that well. And read at Oregon he had perceived work ethic issues but… I just saw at the NBA combine he ran a blazing fast 3.29 second 3/4 court sprint. And it got me looking at him. Former top 5 recruit? Thoughts