It is never easy to move on from a player like Desmond Bane, especially for a franchise that had invested so much in his growth and saw him as part of its long-term core. But quietly, the Memphis Grizzlies may have made the kind of pivot that not only addresses their weaknesses but also positions them to become a more balanced team overall. With the additions of Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Ty Jerome, Memphis is retooling in a way that should elevate Ja Morant and give the entire roster a bit more structure.
Caldwell-Pope brings a pedigree the Grizzlies have never really had before.