The Memphis Grizzlies were announced to be a part of the NBA Global games a couple of weeks ago, to mixed emotions from the fanbase. While the opportunity to play in the global limelight feels like a chance they can't pass up, it came with a cost that meant more to the city of Memphis.
Due to the scheduling of the NBA Global games, the Grizzlies wouldn't be able to host their annual Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Day game in January. Next year's games will take place on Monday, January 19th, the day after the Grizzlies' last scheduled global game against the Orlando Magic in London.