Mike Conley has made it known to the Memphis Grizzlies that he wants to see roster improvements. Will Conley finally get his help? Who is the perfect fit?
Free agent point guard Mike Conley has made it known to the Memphis Grizzlies organization that he wants moves to be made in order to build a championship contender. Losing Conley almost ensures a rebuild.
If he were to go, there would be looming speculation of Zach Randolph, Tony Allen and Marc Gasol leaving via trade.
Conley’s former suitors, the New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers, have recently acquired new point guards. San Antonio is not as interested as the media has hyped. Therefore, it seems to be between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Dallas Mavericks.
The Memphis Grizzlies have been in dire need of wing help. They need a 3-and-D forward who can relive playmaking duties from Conley and/or play the stretch 4. Since Rudy Gay was traded, they have looked for wing success in Tayshaun Prince and Jeff Green to no avail.
The Grizzlies could go the same course they do every year and sign veteran free agents that are past their primes. Young non-playoff teams such as the Minnesota Timberwolves and Utah Jazz are sure to rise towards playoff contention next year.
Western Conference juggernauts Golden State Warriors, San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder (barring a Kevin Durant exit) will hold down the top spots next year. Portland Trail Blazers and Los Angeles Clippers aren’t going anywhere.
The Houston Rockets and Dallas Mavericks will probably make a few low-profile free agent moves to stay into playoff contention. With all these competitive teams, will the same routine for the Memphis Grizzlies be enough for a playoff spot?
Aside from a Conley re-signing, the Memphis Grizzlies need to make a splash in order to maintain playoff status in the Western Conference.
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