In recent headlines involving the Memphis Grizzlies‘ roster moves, the team quickly trimmed themselves by one name. Dakari Johnson, originally acquired in the Jarell Martin trade with the Orlando Magic, was waived prior to the arrival of training camp.
This decision was strange for two reasons. For starters is the obvious, being the Grizzlies making their decision without really “test driving” the services of Johnson. Especially being low on bodies and talent at the center position, and considering that Dakari is just 22 years of age, it would have made plenty of sense for Memphis to extend an audition.