On a slow Monday afternoon, the Grizzlies made a move. Not any main roster trades or free agent signings but a legitimate move.
Grind City Media’s Mike Wallace broke the news that the Grizzlies will bring a D-Leauge franchise closer to home.
Memphis Grizzlies bringing expansion NBA D-League team to Mid-South to start play next season. Story coming soon to https://t.co/MMrBHWwkIB
The team will play at the Landers Center in Southaven, Mississippi.
It makes absolute perfect sense.
What does this mean for the Grizzlies?
Bringing a D-League team less than an hour away from the main roster will pay dividends in player development.