The Memphis Grizzlies’ new front office pulled off one of the summer’s savviest coups in prying Andre Iguodala away from the suddenly-reeling Golden State Warriors.
Not only did they pocket a future pick from Golden State in the deal (a 2024 first-rounder, by which time the Warriors could be a far worse team), they acquired an asset who would be highly attractive to a suddenly-wide range of potential contenders.
News broke last week that Memphis – at least for the time being – is stalling on part two of their wheeling and dealing. Iguodala will not be bought out, and expected to report to training camp in a few weeks’ time.