NBA Free Agency: Grizzlies believe they will keep Mike Conley
According to a report, the Memphis Grizzlies are confident they will keep point guard Mike Conley.
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While this year might be the strongest free agency class ever, the point guard class is very weak. There is however one prize at the point guard spot that teams in need want. Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley is an unrestricted free agent and he has meetings with the Mavericks and Grizzlies set.
Despite the fact that he is going to meet with the Mavericks, there is a growing sense of belief that Conley is going to stay in Memphis. According to David Aldridge, the Grizzlies are confident that they are going to retain Conley as their point guard for the future.
As free agency kicks off, & despite Mavs interest, Grizzlies are very confident they will retain top FA Mike Conley, per league sources.
— David Aldridge (@davidaldridgedc) June 30, 2016
Keeping Conley would be a huge move for the Grizzlies and it would keep them as one of the more competitive teams in a tough Western Conference. Despite a team riddled with injuries last season, the Grizzlies somehow managed to still make they playoffs.
With a healthy Marc Gasol back, the Grizzlies would be excited to get Conley back on a big deal and continue to build from there. They made savvy moves at the trade deadline and on draft night and are well set for the future.
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