The Memphis Grizzlies had brutal injury luck last season. Without star point guard Ja Morant for all but nine games, the Grizzlies also lost several other key players to extended injury absences. This offseason has unfortunately not been much better for the Grizzlies.

Even with Pippen's new deal, the Grizzlies still have an open roster spot to start the season. That means general manager Zach Kleiman has some flexibility. He could sign one of the two-way players (Kawamura, Jay Huff and Cam Spencer) to a standard deal, or he could use it on a free-agent signing. That slot could also be useful in trades.

Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr.'s regular season debut will have to wait. Jackson will be out for the Grizzlies' season opener on Wednesday night against the Utah Jazz, coach Taylor Jenkins said on Monday.