Roster Crunch and Trade Talks

The Grizzlies have 20 standard contracts after signing Taj Gibson. Trade talks involve Jordan Hawkins and AJ Johnson; cut candidates include Murray, Clayton, and AJ Johnson. The $28.8M trade exception could be used for a Draymond Green salary dump, adding a strategic asset accumulation angle. Taj Gibson's signing adds another veteran big to an already crowded frontcourt.