Herrington: Seven areas of intrigue as Grizzlies open training camp
The Grizzlies gather on Monday for the annual pre-training camp and like every NBA team, they have some questions.
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The Grizzlies gather on Monday for the annual pre-training camp and like every NBA team, they have some questions.
Memphis is a long way from home. But, “I’m ready to go. I want to get some minutes and help the team win. That’s really what it’s all about,” Aldama said.
Here’s an evaluation of their strengths and weaknesses and what they might be able to contribute to the rotation and bench.
The Grizzlies took care of business in a blowout win over the Nets on Tuesday in Las Vegas Summer League play.
Santi Aldama scored 22 to lead all scorers in the Grizzlies’ victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves in the lowest-scoring game of summer league so far this year.
Chris Herrington and Drew Hill rank each Grizzlies rookie and Santi Aldama based on projected NBA careers.
Taking in age and contract status, among other factors, here is a look at what the value might be for Grizzlies players ranked No. 17 to No. 9.
There are also questions (and answers) regarding Santi Aldama, De’Anthony Melton and “Whoomp!” protocol.
Santi Aldama and Ziaire Williams combined for 27 points and 20 rebounds in win against the Bulls.
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington give a breakdown of the Grizzlies’ draft and set up for free agency.
On Monday, free-agency negotiation period begins. The Grizzlies have other things to consider, such as sign-and-trades and other maneuvers.
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.
It was smoke-screen season, and when it came to draft-night prognostication, the smoke got in the eyes of even the high-profile specialists.
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.