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Memphis Grizzlies vs. Atlanta Hawks: Game Preview

ByBrendan Smart|
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 16: Kobi Simmons #2 of the Memphis Grizzlies handles the ball against the Portland Trail Blazers during the 2017 Summer League Semifinals on July 16, 2017 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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 2017 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 16: Kobi Simmons #2 of the Memphis Grizzlies handles the ball against the Portland Trail Blazers during the 2017 Summer League Semifinals on July 16, 2017 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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 2017 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Memphis Grizzlies begin their Summer League run this afternoon against the Atlanta Hawks at 6:00 C.T. on NBATV.

This will probably be hands-down the best game of the day in terms of matchups. This game will feature one of the best offensive forces in this year’s Summer League in Atlanta’s Trae Young, going against arguably the best guard defender in Jevon Carter of the Memphis Grizzlies. Check out a small preview of this matchup below:

Several other big names will be in both team’s lineups, but more familiar names for Memphis, as far as veterans go. Wayne Selden Jr., Deyonta Davis, and Kobi Simmons will headline as guys who played significant NBA minutes last season for Memphis.

PORTLAND, OR – APRIL 1: Wayne Selden #7 of the Memphis Grizzlies looks on during the game against the Portland Trail Blazers on April 1, 2018 at the Moda Center Arena in Portland, Oregon. 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 Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty Images)
PORTLAND, OR – APRIL 1: Wayne Selden #7 of the Memphis Grizzlies looks on during the game against the Portland Trail Blazers on April 1, 2018 at the Moda Center Arena in Portland, Oregon. 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 Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty Images)

Memphis:

  1. Jevon Carter
  2. Wayne Selden Jr.
  3. Myke Henry
  4. Deyonta Davis
  5. Jarren Jackson Jr

Predictions:

I think that both teams will match up very well, and we will get a rematch of West Virginia and Oklahoma. I think after tomorrow afternoon, Jackson Jr. and Carter will get their first love from Memphis’ fans in their first action. I like the matchup of Jackson Jr and Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins.

I look forward to seeing “Summer League Selden,” and hopefully seeing him healthy. Wayne Selden sure was fun to watch last season, and if healthy, will be a treat with a better team surrounding him this year. For guys like Davis, their careers are on the line. No roster spots are guaranteed, and this will be Deyonta Davis’ third year running in the Summer League.

All of the action tips off at 6:00 P.M. C.T. on NBATV in Salt Lake City, Utah. If you are at work, follow Beale Street Bears for live updates throughout all of the action.

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