Memphis Grizzlies: Ranking Their Offseason Priorities
No. 2: Evaluate the Free Agents
The Memphis Grizzlies have important free agents entering the market. With little cap space, it’ll be difficult to keep all four of them.
JaMychal Green, a restricted free agent, is the youngest of the group. Any team could offer him a deal that puts pressure on Memphis to bite the bullet and match it. With his two-way abilities as a stretch-4, Green is going to enter the free agency as a hot commodity.
Vince Carter, the oldest of the group, is set to enter free agency after a surprisingly great season. If the Grizzlies can keep him, great. However, they can’t break the bank on a player who could be hit by Father Time at any moment.
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Finally, Zach Randolph and Tony Allen, the two cultural icons, as previously mentioned, have their strengths. However, their limitations can make them unplayable – something that enrages every Grizz aficionado. Both players could still make a difference on this team in coming years, but their salaries can’t cripple their future for years to come. The city may riot if the Grizz move on from them, but they have to do what’s best for the team.
It’s going to be a tricky offseason. Hopefully, these guys can come back. However, the front office needs to evaluate them. Before they are willing to sign these guys, they need to see if they could acquire younger, better replacements for a cheaper price.