08-06-2025, 04:14 PM
(08-06-2025, 10:42 AM)Chicagojk Wrote: On a nerd level, I think Memphis is a team to watch over the next few years. They are probably not a contender even if Ja and JJJ are healthy ad productive, but they have no chance if they are not. Memphis FO does have an eye for talent and they still have a deep roster and they have proven to be a good regular season win team even with injuries.
What interests me is they have their first round picks. If they miss the playoffs they will get another lottery pick. In addition, they have the better of PHX and MIL first round pick this year. I assume PHX pick will be in the lottery. So they may wind up with two first round lottery picks with a potential deep draft. Just something to monitor.
I've always said Memphis is on the cusp of being a contender. They do a great job of drafting and developing their young talent (case in point: Jaylen Wells, Santi Aldama, Edey, and GG Jackson). However, everything has to fall into place with Ja and JJJ being healthy. They were knocking on the door a few seasons ago when they finished as the 2 seed in the West, only to be knocked out of the playoffs in 7 games by GS, I believe.