3:33pm: The Grizzlies made an offer to Green when free agency opened and are now awaiting an offer sheet, tweets Adrian Wojnarowski of The Vertical. That doesn’t contradict Hodges’ account (noted below) — it sounds like the Grizzlies haven’t had discussions with Green’s camp since making their initial offer, and will consider their options when he brings them an offer sheet or sign-and-trade scenario from another team.
In the wake of Randolph’s departure, I’d be surprised if the Grizzlies don’t strongly consider matching an offer sheet for Green, as long as the price isn’t exorbitant.
2:59pm: JaMychal Green may be the next player to leave the Grizzlies, tweets Ronald Tillery of The Memphis Commercial Appeal. Green appears headed out of Memphis either in a free agent deal or a sign-and-trade.
“I’m looking at two offer sheets and sign-and-trades,” said Green’s agent, Michael Hodges. “Seems to us Memphis is going in a different direction.”
Hodges adds that he hasn’t spoken to the Grizzlies about a new contract for his client since free agency began on Saturday (Twitter link). However, Green is a restricted free agent, so even if he does sign an offer sheet with another team, Memphis would still have the opportunity to match it.
The Timberwolves have talked to Green, tweets Darren Wolfson of 5 Eyewitness News, but they aren’t among the teams Hodges referenced.
A 6’9″ power forward, Green signed two 10-day contracts with Memphis in February of 2015 and has been with the team ever since. He appeared in 77 games this season, starting 75, and averaged 8.9 points and 7.1 rebounds.
The Grizzlies saw another free agent power forward, Zach Randolph, strike an agreement with the Kings earlier today.
Luke Adams contributed to this post.
Wow the Nets should jump all over Green, he has skill sets Fizdale did not even utilize while he was in Memphis. Memphis should look for more shooting and try and sign Mirotic to be the 4 alongside Gasol.
Memphis has ZERO money. I live here, not a memphis fan… but they are losing fan favorites left and right. His deal must be a big one. Anything over 12M+ annual will cause memphis to really struggle to find the money
Hoping the Spurs get him back. Had him two years ago and cut him for vets. Memphis did a good job with him
He would do really good under Pop.
Mets need to be all over this!! Can see them sign and trade Booker to the Grizzlies. He’s a solid low end starter/backup PF. Nets could then still sign another RFA to an offer sheet
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Although the Mets probably could use him lol
I’d be pretty surprised if they let Green go. They badly need to keep him