3 free agents the Grizzlies should still consider signing
By Mark Nilon
The Memphis Grizzlies have already proven to be a rather active organization this offseason what with the blockbuster trade for Marcus Smart and the free agency acquisition of Derrick Rose.
That said, even with these transactions, there still appear to be some holes within their roster that are in need of filling.
Though the top-billed players have all been snatched up, still residing on the free agency market are a bevy of intriguing talents who, if signed, could realistically establish themselves as quality participants within head coach Taylor Jenkins’ rotation.
With this in mind, here are three players, in specific, that the Grizzlies may want to pursue:
3. Terrence Ross
As mentioned, the Memphis Grizzlies have certainly been active when it comes to their roster-bolstering moves this summer. That said, still they find themselves with two specific rotational needs: wing depth and second-unit scoring.
Terrence Ross could be a low-cost option to address both.
A soon-to-be 12-year veteran, the 32-year-old has made a name for himself by being a trusty spark plug off the pine, wielding the ability to splash it home from deep just as easily as he can hammer it down near the rim.
Since 2018-19, Ross finds himself sporting averages of 12.8 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 1.7 assists while shooting 35.3 percent from distance.
Though he may have lost a step in the electric athleticism department, the wing still shows flashes of being a high-end bench contributor when given consistent action, even dropping a 30-point performance toward the end of his short regular season stint with the Phoenix Suns this past year.
At a veteran’s minimum, Terrence Ross could be viewed as a low-risk, high-reward talent for the Grizzlies’ lacking scoring punch off the bench.