Since the Grizzlies have told Dillon Brooks in no uncertain terms that they will not bring him back for the 2023-24 season, the team is in need of a small forward. They will want to replace at least some of The Villain’s strong defensive skills, and if they can sign a player who provides some offensive power, that’s a bonus. Beale Street Bears takes a look at the top 6 Brooks replacements Memphis might sign in NBA free agency this summer. Number one on the list? The Charlotte Hornets’ Kelly Oubre Jr.
Bleacher Report has a preview of every NBA team’s offseason. Other than replacing Brooks, here are a few items that stand out for the Grizzlies:
- The team will be below the luxury tax line and will therefore have access to the NBA’s non-taxpayer mid-level exception. That will allow Memphis to sign a player for about $12.2 million even if they’re over the salary cap.
- Extending Desmond Bane is a priority. Another Bleacher Report article predicted the offer would come in around 4 years/$100 million.
- The Grizzlies have picks number 25, 45, and 56 in the 2023 NBA draft a week from today.
- The Grizzlies can offer up to four 2024-2030 first-round picks as part of trade packages. They can also offer a protected 2024 pick they acquired from Golden State.
The Grizzlies are looking to hire a manager of AVB operations. This person will manage all aspects of the scoreboards, video boards, and scoring system.
30 Minute Ego plays Slider Inn Downtown tonight beginning at 6. There will be yard games and the Slider Rider food truck will be on site.
Congratulations to Atomic Rose on being named by TimeOut as one of the 10 best drag bars/shows in the South.
Chris Vernon, of The Chris Vernon Show on Grind City Media, will join Peacock this weekend for 4 days of coverage of the U.S. Open. My recommendation for the best place to watch would be Birdie’s golf bar at 493 S. Main.
Easy Eye Sound recording artist Nat Myers will be at River City Records next Tuesday, June 20 at 6 PM. He’ll be stopping on his way to Nashville for his album release with Yellow Peril. Free to attend, but space is limited, so get there early.
Today is National Lobster Day. My recommendation to celebrate would be Slider Inn, home of the very first lobster roll in Memphis.
Break some wind in observance of Global Wind Day.
ALSAC, St. Jude’s fundraising arm, is laying off at least 26 employees, citing financial challenges.
From Action News 5: Redbirds celebrate Black history by changing to “Red Sox”
I have the most wonderful friends a person could ask for. I’m just going to end today’s post on that note. Back tomorrow.