The morning after the Fourth of July, the Memphis Grizzlies fanbase was upset. Long-time franchise cornerstone and fan favorite Zach Randolph moved out West for better weather and a bigger payday. Just when things couldn’t sound worse, it did. When discussing the Gordon Hayward signing, the Vertical’s Chris Mannix talked about a move that helps Boston’s title chances and signals rebuild in Memphis:
The trade market for stars has momentarily dried up. One player worth keeping an eye on, two league executives told the Vertical: Memphis’ Marc Gasol. The Grizzlies lost Zach Randolph, Tony Allen could be next out the door, and if you were filling out your Western Conference bracket today, Memphis probably wouldn’t be in it.