Memphis Grizzlies: An NBA Free Agency Primer

MEMPHIS, TN - JANUARY 15: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope #1 of the Los Angeles Lakers handles the ball against Tyreke Evans #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies on January 15, 2018 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)
MEMPHIS, TN - JANUARY 15: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope #1 of the Los Angeles Lakers handles the ball against Tyreke Evans #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies on January 15, 2018 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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CLEVELAND, OH – JANUARY 18: Mario Hezonja #8 of the Orlando Magic handles the ball against Tristan Thompson #13 of the Cleveland Cavaliers at Quicken Loans Arena on January 18, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH – JANUARY 18: Mario Hezonja #8 of the Orlando Magic handles the ball against Tristan Thompson #13 of the Cleveland Cavaliers at Quicken Loans Arena on January 18, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images) /

Mario Hezonja

This is yet another first round pick that has not worked out the way the Magic expected. You like the potential player that Mario Hezonja could be, but now is not the time for another Ben McElmore contract.

Wayne Ellington

A reunion between the Memphis Grizzlies and Wayne Ellington could be considered, but probably not for very long. Ellington has been in the league for a hot minute now and is not a defensive guy. Obviously Grizz fans drool over guys that can shoot threes because, well, we just are not used to that. I see Ellington coming off the bench for a contender next season.

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Glenn Robinson III

Robinson could be the sleeper signing of all the wings. He has not received the minutes to prove himself. That could be because he is just not good enough to get minutes or he has just been undervalued. He is super athletic and the kind of three-and-D guy you can play postions two through four.

Doug McDermott

Dougie McBuckets had his Qualifying Offer rescinded by Dallas, making him an Unrestricted Free Agent. He would be one of the last choices, but his scoring ability at least makes him an option. There is not really a position on the floor that he can defend, which is why he is in Tier Three.