Brandon Clarke's long-term future could be defined this season.

Memphis Grizzlies v Sacramento Kings | Lachlan Cunningham/GettyImagesBrandon Clarke is entering his seventh NBA season and has been a consistent asset during the 'GrizzNxtGen' era. His constant high motor, defensive versatility, and willingness to do all the dirty work on both ends of the floor have cemented him a role on this team.

However, as time passes, each player’s role must be reevaluated to determine if they are essential to the team's overall success. This happens to everyone in the NBA, and the Grizzlies are no strangers to this, famously trading franchise cornerstone Desmond Bane this offseason.

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Let’s look at the facts. Clarke is coming off a year…