On the day after the draft, the Grizzlies’ team talking points seemed to be broadcasting the need for a “back-up point guard” and down-playing the still-gaping hole at power forward. But, despite some mixed-messages recently regarding the prospect of tapping significantly into the team’s considerable cap room this summer, there have been indications that the Grizzlies recognize the need and may well be willing to do something about it: The team pursued a trade with the Clippers for Zach Randolph that the Clippers mysteriously turned down, and also made a play for Miami’s Michael Beasley. The Randolph deal, which would have added an additional $20 million to the team’s payroll over the next two seasons, makes it clear that the team will be willing to spend under what it considers the right circumstances.
So assuming that the Grizzlies are going to attempt to bring in a new starter at the four, who are the likely candidates?
