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Speculating how 2017 free agents would fit in Memphis

By Mike Parrott

Nov 7, 2015; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz forward Gordon Hayward (20) dribbles the ball as Memphis Grizzlies forward Matt Barnes (22) defends during the second half at Vivint Smart Home Arena. The Jazz won 89-79. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 7, 2015; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz forward Gordon Hayward (20) dribbles the ball as Memphis Grizzlies forward Matt Barnes (22) defends during the second half at Vivint Smart Home Arena. The Jazz won 89-79. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports /
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With the cap increasing for another season, the Memphis Grizzlies will be one of many teams with some extra space. Can they lure free agents for a consecutive season?

As it stands right now, the Memphis Grizzlies’ payroll for the 2016-2017 season will be $111.6 million, however, their salary for next offseason will be at $94.1 million and the salary cap is projected to be at $107 million. Just under $13 million cap space. Could that be enough for the Grizzlies to add another quality asset? 

But first…

Nov 25, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol (33) during the game against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. The Grizzlies defeated the Rockets 102-93. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 25, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol (33) during the game against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. The Grizzlies defeated the Rockets 102-93. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /

For the Grizzlies to have max money for next season, they will have to free up a decent number of cap space. In order to keep their three stars (Mike Conley, Chandler Parsons and Marc Gasol), they’d need to make some trades and cut non-guaranteed players, allowing them to then have up to $33 millionin  cap space (the aforementioned three make a total of $74 million that season). Here’s how five of next year’s top free agents could be a fit in Memphis. 

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