With 17 games remaining, the Memphis Grizzlies were sitting in eighth-place in the Western Conference and held a 3.5 game advantage over the ninth-place Portland Trail Blazers. So, barring a serious meltdown, it is safe to assume the 2019/2020 team was playoff bond for the first time since the 2016/2017 season.
However, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has not given fans a clear indication when–or if–the season will resume after all play was suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic.
With a core group of young players like Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr., and Brandon Clarke, the franchise looks to be on the rise and far exceeded the expectations of basketball experts this season.