A key result from ESPN’s season simulation hints that Memphis might be closer to contention than most experts are willing to admit.
ESPN's Kevin Pelton created a stats-based simulation of the NBA season, and it was very kind to the Memphis Grizzlies. Most national analysts predict the Grizzlies to likely battle in the play-in tournament, just like last season. That stems from trading Desmond Bane this offseason and the depth of the Western Conference as a whole.