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Memphis looks for answers after early exit

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Marc Gasol is a free agent, and the Grizzlies’ first order of business will be to convince him to stay.

MEMPHIS — For the fifth straight year, the Memphis Grizzlies have come up short of the NBA championship they want so badly.

After losing to the Warriors in six games in the Western Conference semifinals, they head into another offseason looking for the same thing to help them go further — better outside shooting.

But first, the Grizzlies have to persuade All-Star center Marc Gasol that Memphis is where he should stay and not go to the free-agent market.