Memphis Grizzlies to Play Summer League Games in Orlando
May 13, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Jordan Adams (3) dribbles the basketball against Golden State Warriors guard Justin Holiday (7) during the fourth quarter in game five of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Grizzlies 98-78. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
The Memphis Grizzlies have announced that they will be participants in the 2015 Orlando NBA Summer League.
The Memphis Grizzlies are now in offseason mode following a solid and successful 2014-15 season. June is quickly approaching, which means one thing: the NBA Draft is near.
Memphis owns the 25th pick in the 2015 NBA Draft. Will they keep it? Will they trade it? There is a long way to go until deciding time on June 25th.
May 13, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Jordan Adams (3) dribbles the basketball during the fourth quarter in game five of the second round of the NBA Playoffs against the Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Grizzlies 98-78. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
Whatever the Grizzlies decide, they still have a solid cast of young guys on the roster–all of which have shown great promise for the future. Last year’s first round selection, Jordan Adams, looks as if he will be a starting-quality wingman on both ends of the floor. He should be able to provide solid offense, which Memphis desperately needs in order to make it to another Western Conference Finals. Frontcourt players Jarnell Stokes and JaMychal Green have shown that they can battle with the best of them and will be able to contribute to the Grizzlies’ bench depth. Even guard Russ Smith, acquired halfway through the 2014-15 season, looks to be a major player for the Grizz once given the opportunity and minutes.
Take these four players plus whomever the Grizz may select in the NBA Draft and you will notice that they all need one thing. Experience. That is where the NBA Summer League becomes so beneficial for the Memphis Grizzlies, especially since Adams and company may very well see quality rotation time.
The Grizzlies announced on their website that the team will be playing in the Orlando Summer League. The full press release can be found directly below.
"The Memphis Grizzlies today announced that they will be one of ten teams participating in the Southwest Airlines Orlando Pro Summer League, hosted by the Orlando Magic, at the Amway Center from July 4-10.The 25-game, seven-day event will feature the Grizzlies, two teams from the Orlando Magic, and the Brooklyn Nets, Charlotte Hornets, Detroit Pistons, Indiana Pacers, Los Angeles Clippers, Miami Heat and Oklahoma City Thunder.Each team will play five games over the seven-day event, with a championship day being played on the final day of the league. A point system will establish the standings leading up to the final day, with eight points awarded each game based on: four points for winning the game and one point for winning a quarter (in the event of a tied quarter, each team will receive 0.5 points). In the event of ties in seeding heading into championship day, three tiebreakers will be in place: 1) total point differential; 2) total points allowed; 3) coin flip.This marks the second-consecutive year the Grizzlies have played in the Orlando Pro Summer League, where last year they advanced to the Championship Game as the first seed (3-1; 23.0 points) before falling to the Philadelphia 76ers.The Grizzlies’ full summer league roster will be announced at a later date.Due to space limitations, the event is not open to the public and will be open only to the media and professional team/league personnel. Fans can access box scores, game recaps and cumulative statistics by visiting www.orlandomagic.com.NBA TV will televise the Southwest Airlines Orlando Pro Summer League games, with a complete schedule of games and broadcast information to be released at a later date. Additionally, fans will once again be able to watch every game live on NBA.com and on the NBA Game Time app.Memphis’ schedule at the Southwest Airlines Orlando Pro Summer League is listed below. A complete game schedule and a list of rules are attached.Grizzlies 2015 Southwest Airlines Orlando Pro Summer League Schedule:(All games will be played at the Amway Center on the Magic Practice Court)"
"Date Opponent Time (CDT) Saturday, July 4 Brooklyn Nets 4 p.m. Sunday, July 5 Charlotte Hornets 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 7 Orlando Magic (Blue) 12 p.m. Thursday, July 9 Oklahoma City Thunder 4 p.m. Friday, July 10 CHAMPIONSHIP DAY TBD"
This will be a great opportunity for Grizz Nation to see Russ Smith, Jarnell Stokes, and others get big minutes while getting a good look at what all Jordan Adams can do on the court. This Orlando Summer League basketball action will be able to balance all of the craziness of offseason news and rumors regarding free-agency of which the Grizzlies will be heavily involved.
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