The Grizzlies are very thin at center. It’s to the point where Olivier-Maxence Prosper, who is 6’7”, has been starting at the five. They don’t have anyone to slow down Donovan Clingan, who has averaged 14.9 points and 13.3 rebounds over his last 11 games. In two games against the Grizzlies in February, Clingan combined for 30 and 39 points and rebounds. Look for him to feast again.
Holiday is expected to spend more time on the wing this season, per Ramona Shelbourne of ESPN.com.
The Trail Blazers remain confident that Morant can perform at a high level despite questions surrounding how he'll fit into Portland's crowded backcourt, general manager Joe Cronin told Ramona Shelburne of ESPN on Monday.
General manager Zach Kleiman said Monday that Peavy recently turned his ankle and it'll be "some time" before the team gets a full look at him, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.
General manager Zach Kleiman said Monday that Edey (ankle/elbow) has been cleared for on-court activity and is on pace to suit up for Memphis' regular-season opener against the Jazz on Wednesday, Oct. 21, Chris Herrington of The Daily Memphian reports.
Dixon agreed to a contract with Memphis on Saturday.
Sears signed an Exhibit 10 deal with Portland on Wednesday, per Joe Freeman of The Oregonian.
Boone agreed to an Exhibit 10 contract with the Trail Blazers on Tuesday, Joe Freeman of The Oregonian reports.
Johnson signed an Exhibit 10 contract with Portland, Joe Freeman of The Oregonian reports.
Armstrong is signing an Exhibit 10 contract with the Trail Blazers on Tuesday, Joe Freeman of The Oregonian reports.
Lee agreed to an Exhibit 10 contract with Portland on Sept. 7, per Sean Highkin of The Rose Garden Report.
