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MikeCheck: Watanabe brings vast skills, international acclaim among new faces of Grizz development pipeline

MEMPHIS – The Grizzlies’ offseason is winding down and training camp opens in a month.

The roster has been in transition, with eight new players and six departures amid a supporting cast makeover that’s taking shape. As August reaches its stretch run, Grind City Media continues its look at who’s in, who’s out and what impact the transition will have at various spots on the Grizzlies’ roster.

IN: Yuta Watanabe, 6-9, PF

Deal: Two-way (Grizzlies/Hustle) contract

NBA Summer Leagues: 9.4ppg. (41.5%FG), 4.2rpg, 1.6bpg in five games

Out: Myke Henry, 6-6, SG

Deal: Unrestricted NBA Free Agent; Signed July 23 with Israeli Premier League

Last season: 5.