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Top 5 Memphis Grizzlies’ Storylines To Follow During Preseason

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Top 5 Memphis Grizzlies' Storylines To Follow During Preseason

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The Memphis Grizzlies are attempting to contend for a championship this season. With that in mind, here are the top five storylines to follow regarding the team:

5. Rookies' Readiness

Jordan Adams
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5. Rookies' Readiness

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Jordan Adams and Jarnell Stokes had great summer leagues, but they will have to step it up here in the preseason if they want to get extended minutes.

4. Vince Carter's Role

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4. Vince Carter's Role

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Is Vince Carter the designated sixth man, or is he still good enough to be in the starting lineup? Things can change in the preseason, and Carter could certainly take more minutes from the younger players here.

3. Dave Joerger's Offensive Schemes

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3. Dave Joerger's Offensive Schemes

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Last year, Dave Joerger tried to run a more up-tempo offense, but once one of his key passers in Marc Gasol went down with an injury, he went back to running more half-court sets. With better athletes on the team now, what will Joerger do with the offense?

2. Mike Conley's Offensive Development

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2. Mike Conley's Offensive Development

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One huge thing to watch is if Conley has worked even more on his jump shot. Consistency from beyond the three point line will be huge for him this season, and preseason is a great place to evaluate an improvement like that.

1. Frontcourt Rotation

Zach Randolph and Marc Gasol
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1. Frontcourt Rotation

Zach Randolph and Marc Gasol
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We know the starters, but what about the guys who will come in for Zach Randolph and Gasol? Kosta Koufos, Jon Leuer and Jarnell Stokes will all be fighting for back-up minutes, and that battle will be one worth watching in the preseason.