Following an injury-riddled 2023-24 season that saw the Memphis Grizzlies finish the season with a 27-55 record, not much was positive heading into that offseason. The anticipation of a healthier team returning to the floor the next season was the biggest positive awaiting the team, but they had a couple of young players who stood out.
Vince Williams Jr. began his career on a two-way contract after being drafted with the 47th overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft out of VCU. GG Jackson was a rookie second-round pick that season, which began on a two-way contract also.