Following February’s NBA Trade Deadline, the Memphis Grizzlies landed a veteran piece that has allowed them to remain competitive. That key piece — Jonas Valanciunas — could soon decide to make Memphis his permanent home via an NBA Free-Agency decision.
On Monday, within an impressive 115-103 home victory over the star-studded Oklahoma City Thunder, Valanciunas propelled the Grizzlies with 18 points (6/12 shooting), 14 rebounds, one assist, and two blocks in 32 minutes. He was a +19 on the night while holding OKC’s Steven Adams to just two points on 1/7 shooting to go with eight rebounds.