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At a glance:
Record: 27-55 (13th, West)
Offensive Rating: 106.8 (30th)
Defensive Rating: 113.7 (12th)
Net Rating: -6.9 (26th)
Pace: 98.68 (17)
2024 Draft Picks: 9, 39, 57
When Ja Morant was given a 25-game suspension to open the season, the Grizzlies were expecting a slow start. However, they weren’t planning on the entire year being tumultuous. An NBA record 31 players suited up for Memphis this season, with Jaren Jackson Jr. leading the team in games played at 66. Morant suffered a season-ending shoulder injury just nine games after returning from his suspension, and the injuries didn’t stop there. Desmond Bane played 42 games, while Marcus Smart only suited up 20 times. Memphis has plenty of talent, but it is difficult to win games when your best players aren’t available. As they say, availability is the best ability.
They were still a good defensive team, but they were one of the worst offensive teams in the league. The Grizzlies started to slowly pull the plug on their season in February, and they were fully tanking by the end of the season. Still, there were moments that breed hope. Young players like Vince Williams Jr., GG Jackson and Jake LaRavia were given extra minutes that they wouldn’t have gotten if the team was healthy and competing. They also landed the No. 9 pick in the draft, which could be used to add a lottery talent or as a trade piece.
This was a frustrating season for Memphis and their fans, but they should get back on track for the 2024-25 season. The West was incredibly competitive this season, and it will only be tougher next year. Due to the lack of continuity in the rotation for the final few months of the season, Memphis players were difficult to roster in fantasy. That won’t be the case next season.
Fantasy Standout: Desmond Bane
There wasn’t much fantasy success in Memphis this season, but Bane was impressive in his 42 games. He was expected to get off to a hot start to the year with Morant out of the lineup, and he did just that. Before Ja returned to the lineup, Bane averaged 24.6 points, 4.5 rebounds, 5.2 assists,…
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Author : NBC Sports
Publish date : 2024-05-21 10:00:00
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