Jaren Jackson Jr., Memphis Grizzlies Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports
The Memphis Grizzlies are not a contender quite yet, but they are in a position to be included in the NBA’s 2021 Play-In Tournament.
There was a play-in tournament last year, but the concept is still new to many NBA fans. On a normal year, the top eight teams in the NBA are in; it’s that simple.
This year, the NBA is going with a play-in tournament to make up for the fact that this is a shortened season. This will also help teams have had games cancelled, leading to an even shorter season.