Jan 3, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Jarnell Stokes (1) during the game against the Denver Nuggets at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports
The Memphis Grizzlies will be taking part in the NBA’s 2015 Orlando Summer League in just a few weeks following the NBA Draft.
The Memphis Grizzlies have previously announced that they will be participants in the annual Orlando Summer League. Now, the schedule for the league has been released along with other key details.
The official press release from the NBA and Memphis Grizzlies reads as follows:
"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 |
Thank you to the NBA and Memphis Grizzlies for the rundown and complete schedule of the summer league.
This will be a prime opportunity for Grizz Nation to get an up-close look at Russ Smith and the development of Jarnell Stokes, Jordan Adams, and others. They are the Memphis Grizzlies’ future and after receiving limited minutes in the 2014-15 season, Grizz fans want to know what these guys will bring to the club in expanded roles.
The Orlando Summer League will also give fans a first look at the 2015 NBA Draft class. The Memphis Grizzlies own the No. 25 overall selection in this year’s Draft and may very well find a way to land a second round pick. With whatever happens, this league will be the first chance to see the newest crop of NBA players perform in the professional ranks.
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