ESPN’s Chad Ford recently graded the offseason of every Western Conference team. Ford had a pretty harsh opinion of the Memphis Grizzlies’ offseason:
Memphis Grizzlies: C+
Key additions: Mike Conley (re-sign); Chandler Parsons (FA); David Fizdale (coach); Troy Daniels (FA); James Ennis (FA); Wade Baldwin (draft); Deyonta Davis (draft)
Key subtractions: Dave Joerger (coach), Matt Barnes; Chris Andersen
Mike Conley signed the richest deal in the history of the NBA this summer. Mike Conley. I’m not sure there’s any bit of data that’s more telling about the free agent craziness.