MEM

Memphis Grizzlies

Championship Culture Through Adversity

52-30

Projected Record

3rd-4th

West Seed

A-

Offseason Grade

$174.6M

Total Payroll

Four Future Firsts for Championship Building

Zach Kleiman extracted incredible value trading Bane

Current Payroll$174.6M

Under luxury tax

Championship Asset Building

Four future firsts acquired

JJJ extension secures anchor

Championship flexibility maintained

Lost

Desmond Bane

Traded to Orlando Magic

Lost elite shooting but gained incredible future assets

Added

Ty Jerome

3-year, $27.6M

Veteran leadership and championship experience

Added

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope

Acquired from Magic

Elite perimeter defense and championship pedigree

Added

Four Future First-Round Picks

From Magic (2026, 2028, 2030) + pick swap

Incredible asset haul for championship flexibility

Extended

Jaren Jackson Jr.

5-year, $216.5M

Defensive anchor secured long-term

Added

Jock Landale

1-year, $2.4M

Veteran center depth

🏆 Masterful Asset Management

Zach Kleiman extracted four future first-round picks (2026, 2028, 2030 + pick swap) for Desmond Bane. Incredible haul while staying competitive with veteran additions.

Future Assets

Four first-round picks for championship flexibility

Immediate Help

Jerome, KCP championship experience