MEMPHIS – Powered by highlight-reel dunks, assists and playmaking flair, franchise point guard Ja Morant ensured the Grizzlies passed their first preseason test literally with flying colors.
But there’s plenty on which to build as Morant, coach Taylor Jenkins and an encouragingly deep roster move past last week’s impressive preseason sweep in Minnesota and look ahead to their final two-game exhibition series against the Hawks.
Dynamic catalysts in Morant and Hawks’ third-year All-Star Trae Young generate the headlines entering Thursday’s game at FedExForum. But for the Grizzlies, there are so many other storylines developing as they shore up rotations and await the returns of Jaren Jackson Jr.