Damichael Cole

1 week ago | commercialappeal.com | Damichael Cole

The Memphis Grizzlies, known for their young core, are likely to shift their roster-building strategy from focusing on the NBA draft to other avenues. The Grizzlies currently hold two second-round picks (48th and 56th overall) in the 2025 NBA Draft. The team may target wing players to bolster depth behind Desmond Bane and Jaylen Wells. So much talk about the Memphis Grizzlies' roster has been centered on youth the past five years. In 2021-22, they were viewed as one of the NBA’s best young groups.

1 week ago | commercialappeal.com | Damichael Cole

Jackson could sign a four-year, $146 million deal, but a renegotiation is likely. Creating cap space allows Memphis to offer Jackson a larger renegotiated contract. Playing the waiting game creates anticipation. The Memphis Grizzlies’ season has been over for a little more than a month, but the time since already has been filled with key decisions that will impact the direction of the franchise.

2 weeks ago | usatoday.com | Damichael Cole

Memphis Grizzlies star Jaren Jackson Jr. was not named a member of the three All-NBA teams on May 23. Jackson put together a strong case in the regular season. At times, he was virtually considered a lock to make All-NBA. Jackson appeared in 74 games, averaging 22.2 points, 5.6 rebounds, 1.5 blocks and 1.2 steals this season. He was also named as a member of the second team All-Defensive squad on May 22, along with earning his second All-Star appearance.

2 weeks ago | commercialappeal.com | Damichael Cole

Memphis Grizzlies big man Jaren Jackson Jr. secured his third career All-Defensive team selection on May 22. Jackson, 25, was selected as a second-team All-Defense member after a strong 2024-25 season. This was his first time being a member of the second team. Former Grizzlies wing Tony Allen hold the franchise record for most first-team All-Defensive finishes (three) and total All-Defensive finishes (six). Jackson was first named a member of the All-Defensive first team after the 2021-22 season.

2 weeks ago | commercialappeal.com | Damichael Cole

Tarik Biberovic, drafted 56th overall by the Memphis Grizzlies in 2023, is showcasing his skills in the EuroLeague Final Four. Biberovic has significantly improved his game, shooting 46.4% on 3-pointers in the EuroLeague the past two seasons. Tarik Biberovic may be a forgotten name to some Memphis Grizzlies fans. To others, he’s simply a face they’re waiting to see play stateside. For fans interested in watching Biberovic, he’s currently playing for Fenerbahce Beko in the EuroLeague Final Four.