(06-27-2022 08:56 AM)Dynamos Wrote: They almost have to resign Jones. Ja misses too many games for a rookie second round pick to be the backup
Well here are some options in Free Agency....some not too bad options...no thanks to Rondo though.
Here are players who Memphis could target if Jones departs:
Dennis Schröder
This would be the flashiest move. Dennis Schroder is two seasons removed from finishing top three in NBA Sixth Man of the Year voting. He signed with the Celtics before last season, and the the pairing struggled to work before he was traded to Houston.
Schroder, 28, is still one of the NBA’s fastest point guards and a pest on defense. He’s also played on and off the ball, which could add versatility alongside Morant or Chandler.
Delon Wright
Delon Wright is a familiar name to Grizzlies fans and offers the biggest boom or bust potential. At 6-foot-5, he has the perfect size to play alongside Chandler and Morant in stretches while also playing on the ball. Wright, 30, backed up Trae Young in Atlanta and averaged 4.4 points and 2.4 assists in 19 minutes.
One of his best games came when he started against the Grizzlies and finished with 18 points, six assists and five steals.
Ricky Rubio
If it wasn’t for a torn ACL suffered in December that ended his season, Ricky Rubio wouldn’t be on this list. Rubio has been a steady starter his entire career until his accepted a sixth man role with the Cleveland Cavaliers. He started eight of 34 games, but his 13.1 points and 6.6 assists in 28.5 minutes was a big reason why Cleveland surprised the NBA with its hot start.
The biggest question mark for the 31-year old Rubio is his health. He’s one of the league’s best passers despite shooting 38.9% for his career.
Rajon Rondo
When Rubio went down in Cleveland, the Cavs called on the ageless Rajon Rondo. His numbers didn’t match Rubio, but the veteran's presence and steadiness to running an offense would be a significant boost for Memphis.
Also, of the Grizzlies' potential targets, Rondo, 36, is the most likely to sign a one-year deal, which could potentially clear the way for Chandler being the full-time backup point guard next season.
Goran Dragic
Fans forget Goran Dragic's upside because of how last season played out. He was traded to the Toronto Raptors and made it clear he didn’t want to be there. His forced exit resulted in playing 16 games with the Brooklyn Nets and 21 total.
Dragic, 36, averaged at least 13 points per game in the previous nine seasons before falling to 7.5 in 2021-22. He’s another player who can play on and off the ball and who can get his own shot.