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Memphis Grizzlies: 5 Impactful Candidates to Receive a 10-Day Contract

By Christian Dudley

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 16: Nick Young #34 of the Denver Nuggets celebrates after a play during the game against the Toronto Raptors on December 16, 2018 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. 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 Bart Young/NBAE via Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 16: Nick Young #34 of the Denver Nuggets celebrates after a play during the game against the Toronto Raptors on December 16, 2018 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. 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 Bart Young/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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NBA teams can now offer 10-day contracts, and these are five potential candidates that could make a quick impact with the Memphis Grizzlies.

Beginning on January 5th, all 30 NBA teams received the right to offer 10-day contracts to eligible free-agent and G-League candidates. This is an avenue the Memphis Grizzlies have had plenty of luck with in the past.

The key to 10-day contracts is that it is a sample audition in which a player receives in an attempt to climb the ladder to a permanent roster spot for the remainder of the season. A player can earn up to three 10-day contracts before the team is faced with the ultimate decision whether sign them to a guaranteed deal.

Think back to the 2015-16 NBA season, where the Grizzlies hosted an all-time league record 28 different players throughout the course of the 82-game schedule. A handful of those guys, such as Xavier Munford and Briante Weber, became instant fan favorites due to making the most of 10-day opportunities.

What is the worst that could happen? Teams should love 10-day contracts because there is very little obligation. Who knows, maybe that next 10-day recipient is the NBA’s next big surprise name?

These candidates can be youngsters — even NBA Draft picks from 2018 — that are down on their luck and looking for a golden opportunity. It may also be veterans that are deemed “washed” but looking to contribute just one more time. This is a time for instant value to be had.

Perhaps the biggest motive behind the Memphis Grizzlies recently trading away two guards in order to land Justin Holiday was to open a roster spot. Prior to the deal, Memphis was sitting at the league-maximum 15 players (aside from two two-way contracts previously filled).

The Grizzlies’ Front Office is accustomed to utilizing 10-day contracts, and it was only a matter of time until they made room for this very thing to happen. Now it is only a question of “when?” for their first 10-day contract offer of the season to be extended, along with “who?”

There is undoubtedly more of a need for help at the shooting guard position, too, considering Wednesday’s news of swingman Dillon Brooks being shut down for the remainder of the season following toe surgery. A replacement could certainly be had with a 10-day offer.

Beale Street Bears presents five names that make a lot of sense for the Memphis Grizzlies to consider if and when they pull out their 10-day contract card(s).

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