The Memphis Grizzlies are running out of time on a decision they may have assumed was no longer a priority: What should they do with Jake LaRavia? Now in his third year with the franchise — and set to hit unrestricted free agency at its conclusion — LaRavia is healthier and having by far his best campaign yet.

Grizzlies EVP/GM Zach Kleiman won the press conference after dealing Marcus Smart headlined margin moves at the NBA Trade Deadline.

The Memphis Grizzlies made no significant moves at the NBA trade deadline. They chose to maintain their core while aiming to compete with the top teams in the Western Conference.

The Grizzlies traded Marcus Smart, Jake LaRavia and a 1st round pick for Marvin Bagley, Johnny Davis and a pair of 2nd round picks.

Here's what Taylor Jenkins said about the Grizzlies' rotation after Memphis dealt Marcus Smart and Jake LaRavia at the trade deadline.

The trade deadline came down to the wire for Memphis Grizzlies guard Marcus Smart and general manager, Zach Kleiman. After the Grizzlies traded Smart in a 3-team deal, reactions poured in. Many of which were fired at Memphis,

For the first time since Thursday’s trade deadline Memphis Grizzlies General Manager Zach Kleiman spoke following Thursday’s NBA trade deadline, when Memphis moved Marcus Smart, Jake LaRavia and their 2025 first-round pick for two former lottery picks Marvin Bagley III and Johnny Davis.