3 Former Grizzlies that are still available on the free agent market
By Mark Nilon
2. Justise Winslow
Following an astounding one-and-done season at Duke back in 2014-15 where he was awarded ACC All-Freshman team honors and paved the way to a national championship, Justise Winslow was selected 10 overall back in the 2015 NBA Draft with the hope of becoming a new franchise cornerstone for the Miami Heat as Dwayne Wade faded into the twilight years of his career.
Fast forward eight years later, however, and we find the once-promising prospect fighting to keep his professional career alive following four consecutive seasons suiting up for four separate franchises, a list that includes the Grizzlies (2020-21).
Now, despite not living up to expectations upon coming into the association, Winslow is still a competent talent who can impact a game in many different ways.
The guard-forward hybrid finds himself coming off a one-and-a-half season stint with the Portland Trail Blazers where he posted solid per-game averages of 7.9 points, 5.4 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.1 steals, and half a block.
Unfortunately, as has been the case throughout his career, injuries held Justise Winslow to just 29 games played in 2022-23 and 40 games total while in Rip City.
However, as Grizzlies fans know personally, when healthy he has proven himself to be a solid multi-purpose role player who can provide quality minutes for a team in need of depth anywhere from the four up to the one.