The Memphis Grizzlies finished with a 48-34 record a season ago, placing them eighth in the Western Conference where they would eventually beating the Dallas Mavericks during the Play-In Tournament to earn a Playoffs berth. They were swept by the eventual champions Oklahoma City, but star point guard Ja Morant also suffered an injury during the series. With a new head coach and rejuvenated star, the Memphis Grizzlies will be favorites the enter the playoff mix once again this season.
Following the abrupt firing of six-year head coach Taylor Jenkins, Tuomas Iisalo will continue as the interim head coach after having served as Jenkins' assistant coach. Ja Morant's shoulder is completely healed and he'll be looking to make another statement this season after missing almost a third of his