Takeaways from Memphis Grizzlies’ Media Day
Memphis Grizzlies have their annual media day. The team is optimistic about the upcoming season. They didn't make a lot of signings this past summer, but they are confident in their process of team building. They won 56 games last season and finished with the 2nd best record in the NBA. Their core is still intact. Jaren Jackson Jr. is a key player. He is expected to play a big role in this season's team. Memphis Grizzlies start training camp today. It will be played for the 2022-2023 NBA season, and they will play 82 games. Grizzlies General Manager Kleiman is always looking for ways to improve the team and win a championship.
Jaren Jackson Jr. is recovering from a foot injury. He was given a 4-6 month timeline back in July. The team doctors and coaching staff will have to approve his return. He could be back around Thanksgiving. Zach Kleiman and Taylor Jenkins said that JJJ remains on his original timeline.
Brandon Clarke, Steven Adams and Dillon Brooks are in contract negotiations with the Memphis Grizzlies. Brandon Clarke is a Restricted Free Agent and the Grizzlies have the option to re-sign him next year. StevenAdams is also in talks with a new contract. The deadline for the extension is October 17th. The Grizzlies are not willing to sign him to a contract extension. They might try to bring him back on a cheaper deal next summer.
Santi Aldama is in a competition for minutes at the 4 position with Zach Kleiman and Taylor Jenkins. Dillon Brooks and other players are impressed with Aldamas' play. Aldamans had a good summer and is confident heading into camp. The team will experiment with lineups throughout the camp, but Aldams is expected to play a key role for the Grizzlies this season.
Memphis Grizzlies have a new coach and new players. They want to improve their offensive game. Ja Morant has been working on his body and durability all summer. John Konchar needs more than 1.8 3-point attempts per game in his new role. Dillon Brooks needs to be more efficient scorer. Jake LaRavia needs be aggressive shooting the ball. Steven Adams jokes about his summer shooting videos.
Danny Green is recovering from an ACL injury. Kleiman believes he could be back before the regular season. The Grizzlies lost to the Warriors in the second round last season, but they are looking forward to this season's campaign. The season opener is on October 19th. Greg Popovich doesn't bet on the Spurs. Memphis Grizzlies are going to play for the NBA Championship. They are preparing for this game with the young players. Their coach is excited about their progress. Grizzlies have a lot of questions to answer before their season starts.
