Memphis Grizzlies to Have Maximum Exposure By Playing in Two NBA Summer Leagues

After the four exhibition games, the top eight teams from the summer league will be seeded in a single-elimination tournament for the championship. The teams that did not qualify will have a consolation game. Last year, the Grizzlies came close to the Summer League title, but lost to the Portland Trail Blazers in the semifinals.

Some summer league highlights for the Grizzlies last year includes Wayne Selden scoring 20+ points in two games, Jaren Jackson Jr. with a three-point barrage, and Jevon Carter averaging 1.2 steals per game ripping away at the ball. Plus, Brandon Goodwin of the Memphis Hustle averaging five assists per game. The team could very well be just as exciting, even with newly-drafted point guard Ja Morant sitting out for precautionary reasons.

This is a huge opportunity for someone such as Carter, who looks to prove his value in his sophomore NBA season after not receiving much favor from J.B. Bickerstaff this past season. Plus, aside from the players, this is a huge first step for new head coach Taylor Jenkins and his coaching staff as it will begin to mold his style of play ahead of the 2019-20 NBA season, which will be his first while holding the head coach title.