In order to completely understand the moves a team makes the timeline of events must be listed as well.
Pre Draft
Luke Kennard's TO is declined allowing for more room from both the luxury and the apron
Draft
Pick 9 the Grizzlies select Kyle Filipowski
Pick 37 the Grizzlies select KJ Simpson
Pick 39 the Grizzlies select Cam Christie
Explanation: Grizzlies prioritize a big that can rebound, help protect the rim, and has potential to spread the floor. There are a few options but they go with the Duke product. They also select a few additional wings to start on two way contracts.
Free Agency
Claxton pretty early on agrees to a 4 year 90 million dollar deal with the Grizzlies who have to get the Nets to agree to a trade to complete it. Because of this, they agree to trade both Clarke and Ziaire Williams as well as a protected 2026 FRP.
The Grizzlies trade Santi Aldama to the Warriors for Moses Moody and 2 SRPs
The Grizzlies trade both SRPs they received from the Warriors to the Jazz for their 2029 SRP and for accepting Derrick Rose's salary
Grizzlies resign Lamar Stevens to a 2 year minimum with the 2nd year being a PO.
Grizzlies sign Landry Shamet to a 2 year minimum with the 2nd year being a PO.
Grizzlies sign Oscar Tshiebwe to a 1 year minimum to a 1 year minimum.
With all of the young additions the Grizzlies made they decide to not use the MLE allowing them to be just below the luxury line while still being a championship caliber team.
Non Decisions
Grizzlies don't extend Moody allowing him to become a RFA next offseason.
Start of Season
Starting lineup:
Morant
Bane
Moody
Jackson Jr.
Claxton
Off the bench they lean on Vincent Williams Jr and Marcus Smart to stabilize the rest of bench. They rely heavily on a young front court of Kyle Filipowski and GG Jackson. They rotate between Shamet, Konchar, Stevens, Laravia, and Watanabe depending on the matchup.
During the season
Grizzlies start and maintain a great record all season. There is never a doubt during the year if this team will host home court during the first round. The team looks refreshed and ready for a deep playoff run.