The Memphis Grizzlies have a lot on their plate as the 2024-25 NBA regular season approaches. While minor early injuries have dampened some of the new year's excitement, the good news is that Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr ., and Marcus Smart are pacing to start the 82-game slate healthy.

The Memphis Grizzlies had brutal injury luck last season. Without star point guard Ja Morant for all but nine games, the Grizzlies also lost several other key players to extended injury absences. This offseason has unfortunately not been much better for the Grizzlies.

Even with Pippen's new deal, the Grizzlies still have an open roster spot to start the season. That means general manager Zach Kleiman has some flexibility. He could sign one of the two-way players (Kawamura, Jay Huff and Cam Spencer) to a standard deal, or he could use it on a free-agent signing. That slot could also be useful in trades.