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By Christian Dudley

MEMPHIS, TN - OCTOBER 5: Mike Conley #11 of the Memphis Grizzlies shoots against the Atlanta Hawks on October 5, 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 - OCTOBER 5: Mike Conley #11 of the Memphis Grizzlies shoots against the Atlanta Hawks on October 5, 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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INDIANAPOLIS – SEPTEMBER 24: Tyreke Evans #12 of the Indiana Pacers poses for a portrait during the Pacers Media Day on September 24, 2018 at Bankers Life Field House in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and condition of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: 2018 NBAE (Photo by Ron Hoskins/NBAE via Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS – SEPTEMBER 24: Tyreke Evans #12 of the Indiana Pacers poses for a portrait during the Pacers Media Day on September 24, 2018 at Bankers Life Field House in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and condition of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: 2018 NBAE (Photo by Ron Hoskins/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Life Without Tyreke Evans

It will be tough on the Memphis Grizzlies’ fan base when they face a familiar name in Tyreke Evans on Saturday. Just months ago, he was a fan favorite. Honestly, he will always be a Memphis legend due to time spent in the city as a member of the Grizzlies and the University of Memphis Tigers.

Perhaps the craziest headline of many wild scenarios the Grizzlies endured last season was the Front Office’s attempt to trade Evans prior to February’s NBA Trade Deadline. Oddly enough, it was Memphis’ last matchup with the Indiana Pacers where the Grizzlies thought a deal involving ‘Reke was guaranteed. About an hour or two prior to tip time, Evans caught a flight home.

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The result? The Memphis Grizzlies suffered a 101-105 road loss after putting forth a strong effort in a derailed season. To make matters worse, Evans was not traded. Talk about a total blunder by the Front Office.

To this day, Tyreke Evans has somehow never badmouthed the Grizzlies’ Front Office. To be stuck in limbo multiple times last season, where he finally achieved a bill of good health en route to and astounding 19.4 points, 5.1 rebounds, 5.2 assists, and 1.1 steals per game, most people in ‘Reke’s shoes would have been furious.

In the offseason where Evans hit NBA Free-Agency, not all was lost after all. He received a pay increase and landed with a rising team in the Indiana Pacers. It should be a lock for the postseason for Tyreke in his 10th season in the NBA. His success will be salt in the wound for the Grizzlies, who totally fumbled “Reke Havoc” project.

Assuming Tyreke Evans will play in Saturday’s meeting in Memphis, it will mark his preseason debut for the Pacers. He missed his new team’s first preseason game with a sprained left ankle. He is currently listed as “questionable.”

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