Memphis Grizzlies appear in the narrative through Dolph’s Memphis legacy and city-wide tributes, highlighting the city’s cultural footprint alongside sports. The fandom surrounding Dolph’s memory elevates local engagement and public sentiment, factors that can influence attendance and atmosphere at Grizzlies home games, even though the verdict itself is a legal matter unrelated to on-court play.

Wells slides into a starting/secondary role, with strong defensive upside and improved shooting during the rookie season. If he locks in as a two guard next to Morant, he could supply value in steals, threes, and efficient scoring in deeper leagues.

Edey’s arrival adds a rare 7‐footer with real scoring touch and rebounding presence. He’ll be ramped up after injury, but his size and screening ability are key to Memphis’ offensive evolution, especially in a pick‐and‐roll heavy system.

Morant remains the central engine for Memphis, with a season shaped by health and increased usage as the Grizzlies recalibrate around him. His on‐ball creation and driving ability will dictate overall offense and fantasy ceiling, especially if Zach Edey ramps gradually and the guard rotation stabilizes.

Without Desmond Bane, Memphis leans on Morant and Jackson Jr. for offense and disruption. The defensive grit remains, but the scoring ceiling could dip without Bane’s steady output, making Morant’s usage and health pivotal for Grizzlies’ fantasy relevance and playoff ambitions.