During the offseason it’s OK for teams to carry as many as 20 players, but clubs must trim their rosters down to a maximum of 15 by opening night. In the meantime, some teams will hang around that 15-man line, while others will max out their roster counts. Some clubs may actually have more than 15 contracts that are at least partially guaranteed on the books. That means they’ll end up paying players who won’t be on the regular season roster, unless they can find trade partners.
With plenty more movement still to come, here’s the latest look at the Grizzlies’ roster size, the contract guarantee status of each player, and how each player came to be on Memphis’ roster.
(Last Updated 4-11-16, 12:28pm)
Fully Guaranteed (15)
- Jordan Adams (G) — 6’5″/20 years old. Drafted with No. 22 overall pick in 2014.
- Tony Allen (G) — 6’4″/33 years old. Free agent signing.
- Chris Andersen (F/C) — 6’10″/36 years old. Acquired via trade from Miami.
- Matt Barnes (F) — 6’7″/35 years old. Acquired via trade with Hornets.
- Vince Carter (G/F) — 6’6″/38 years old. Free agent signing.
- Mike Conley (G) — 6’1/27 years old. Drafted with No. 4 overall pick in 2007.
- Bryce Cotton (G) — 6’1/23 years old. Free agent signing.
- Jordan Farmar (G) — 6’2″/29 years old. Free agent signing.
- Marc Gasol (C) — 7’1″/30 years old. Draft rights acquired via Lakers.
- JaMychal Green (F) — 6’8″/24 years old. Free agent signing.
- P.J. Hairston (G) — 6’6″/22 years old. Acquired via trade from Hornets.
- Jarell Martin (F) — 6’10″/21 years old. Drafted with the No. 25 overall pick in 2015.
- Xavier Munford (G) — 6’2″/23 years old. Free agent signing.
- Zach Randolph (F) — 6’9″/33 years old. Acquired via trade with Clippers.
- Lance Stephenson (G/F) — 6’5″/24 years old. Acquired via trade with Clippers.
- Brandan Wright (F) — 6’10″/27 years old. Free agent signing.
10-Day Contracts (0)
- None
TOTAL ROSTER COUNT (16)