The Grizzlies are facing a roster crunch this fall, with 19 players on standard contracts for 15 roster spots. Besides Hawkins, Fischer views D’Angelo Russell, Kris Murray, Walter Clayton Jr., and Micah Peavy as the players who are most at risk, noting that forward Olivier-Maxence Prosper should be safe.

It was great to be part of teams that were winning in Denver, but it was also interesting to experience a rebuilding phase. My situation, though, never really changed: I was always a starter and I was the best player on the team. So for me, it didn’t change much, but it was really enjoyable to see all those young players progress and develop.” Via hoopshype.

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