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Grizzlies projected lineup and rotations heading into 2023-24 season

By Nicholas Chiarito

Mar 3, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) looks on during the second half against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 3, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) looks on during the second half against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /
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John Konchar #46 of the Memphis Grizzlies. (Ian Maule/Getty Images)
John Konchar #46 of the Memphis Grizzlies. (Ian Maule/Getty Images) /

Memphis Grizzlies starting small forward: John Konchar

After refusing to sign Dillion Brooks this offseason the Grizzlies’ small forward position is one of the biggest question marks for this team. They have four options but they will most likely go with their most seasoned forward: John Konchar.

Last season Konchar played in 72 games, started 23, and averaged 5.1 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.1 steals on 43/34/79 shooting splits in 20.8 minutes per game. Hopefully, with an increased role on the team, Konchar gets his opportunity to play consistent minutes to show what he is made of. He is a solid three-point shooter, shooting 37 percent for his career. He is a very good defender.

Konchar has been a part of the new grit and grind Grizzlies for the last four seasons and knows the system very well. Even if he doesn’t pan out, the Grizzlies will rotate through that spot to see who fits best in the starting lineup.

Grizzlies primary backup small forward: Ziaire Williams

Zaire Williams was the 10th overall pick in the 2021 NBA draft and with the Grizzlies so far he hasn’t gotten the opportunity to showcase his talent. Last season Williams was dealing with an injury so in the 37 games he played in he averaged 5.7 points, 2.1 rebounds on 43/26/77 splits.

After getting a chance to fully heal and with the small forward position being wide open, it is more than possible for Williams to see important minutes. Unless he plays extremely well in training camp, he will more than likely start the season coming off the bench. If he works hard and plays well there is a chance he could enter the starting lineup for this team and be a key piece in their success this season.

Others who could receive minutes: David Roddy

Last season David Roddy played in 70 games for the Grizzlies and averaged 6.7 points and 2.8 rebounds on 43/31/63 shooting splits. With the small forward position being extremely wide open it is more than reasonable that Roddy can earn some minutes. Being 6-foot-6 and weighing 255 pounds, Roddy provides a unique physicality to this team.

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