The Memphis Grizzlies will set their regular season roster by Monday's deadline and the last two roster positions will come down to forwards JaMychal Green and Jarnell Stokes and center Ryan Hollins. From Chris Herrington of The Commercial-Appeal:
- "JaMychal Green has been the development of the preseason for the Grizzlies. Green’s defense and rebounding stood out as soon as the games started, but he added some offense this weekend. ... Meanwhile, the fortunes of fellow second-year forward Jarnell Stokes seem to be headed the other way, playing fewer, less effective and discouragingly foul-prone minutes. ... Twice this weekend -- after Friday’s game and before Sunday’s game -- Dave Joerger seemed to be stumping for journeyman veteran center Ryan Hollins to make the team. The Grizzlies already have a maximum 15 players under contract and any sober assessment of the roster would have to deem Stokes the most likely cut if the team wanted to free up a spot."
Based on this article, it appears Stokes might end up being the odd-man out when the roster is set. Stokes' $845,059 salary is fully guaranteed, so he won't walk away empty-handed should he be the final cut. Hollins' minimum contract is not guaranteed, while Green's 2015-16 salary is guaranteed for $150,000.
