Franchise legend Marc Gasol‘s departure marks the end of the Grit n Grind era for the Memphis Grizzlies. They also sent the expiring contracts of Garrett Temple and JaMychal Green to the Los Angeles Clippers at the NBA Trade Deadline. But the return leaves much to be desired for a Memphis team entering a new phase.
In the hours leading up to trade deadline, it transpired that Gasol would be leaving for Toronto, as the Raptors bolster their squad in pursuit of a Finals push. In return, the Grizzlies received Jonas Valanciunas, Delon Wright, veteran C.