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Grizzlies News: D-League franchise coming to the Mid-South

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.