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Just How Bright is the Memphis Grizzlies’ Future as it Currently Stands?

By Christian Dudley

MEMPHIS, TN - FEBRUARY 12: Jaren Jackson #13 and Jevon Carter #3 of the Memphis Grizzlies react to a play during the game against the San Antonio Spurs on February 12, 2019 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)
MEMPHIS, TN - FEBRUARY 12: Jaren Jackson #13 and Jevon Carter #3 of the Memphis Grizzlies react to a play during the game against the San Antonio Spurs on February 12, 2019 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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The rebuilding phase is underway for the Memphis Grizzlies, but is there really much to be excited about?

The Memphis Grizzlies have exhausted their run with the infamous Core Four of the “Grit-‘N’-Grind” era. Mike Conley is the lone piece remaining following February’s NBA Trade Deadline, where the Grizzlies severed ties with three-time NBA All-Star center Marc Gasol.

In return, the Memphis Grizzlies were not able to convince a team to fork over a future first-round pick or two, but the Toronto Raptors’ consolation prize(s) were appetizing for many reasons. At the time of the deal, many fans of the Grizzlies were unsure what to think. Was it good value? Did Toronto run away with the best end of the deal?

While the Raptors may very well have enhanced their championship chances with the addition of Marc Gasol, the Grizzlies have shown to be winners of the deadline, too. Memphis landed contributors for the present, but the Grizzlies also landed pieces that could boost their rebuilding efforts.

Overall, the Memphis Grizzlies have a very interesting roster on their hands. Their 2018 NBA Draft selections appear to have been excellent decisions. Yet, a few of their veteran contracts continue to hold heavy weights on the franchise’s shoulders. And what is that about the possibility of conveying this year’s first-round Draft pick?

Beale Street Bears presents the good, the bad, and the ugly as the Memphis Grizzlies will soon enter their first offseason with another playoff push out of sight and out of mind. This is how the Grizzlies’ future is shaping up.

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