The Memphis Grizzlies have found themselves in a world of pain with their center rotation to start the season, forcing the front office into a desperate free agency move on the eve of their matchup with the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center on Monday night.
According to ESPN's Shams Charania on Sunday, the Grizzlies are signing center Charles Bassey to a hardship exception contract following significant injuries to Zach Edey, Brandon Clarke, Ty Jerome and Scotty Pippen Jr.
Grizzlies make desperate move prior to Warriors game
With Edey and Clarke's absences putting a major dent in their big men rotation, the Grizzlies have acquired Bassey to help fortify that area alongside former Defensive Player of the Year Jaren Jackson Jr.