Grizzlies' Rebuild: Tough Games Ahead

0:00It's March 3rd for the NBA. Let's get into it. Follow and subscribe for more team news every day. The Memphis Grizzlies sit in 11th place in the Western Conference, several gains behind the play in tournament spots. They're seen as the top team among the league's worst, holding a solid lead over the pack below them. Recent power rankings from sites like NBA.com and sports illustrated highlight their spot as the best of the bad teams. For the weekend, the Grizzlies bounce back with wins in Dallas and Indiana after a loss to Sacramento. They've dominated early games against other, losing Western Conference teams, but have slipped lately, going 3-5 in that group since. Christmas. Analysts point to heavy injuries crippling the roster, with no true big men left besides rookies and young players like Olivier Maxson's Prosper, starting at center. Key guys like Zach Edie need ankle surgery. Brandon Clark is still recovering, and Santi Aldama has been out since the trade deadline. The team traded Jaren Jackson Jr. to Utah before the deadline, signaling a rebuild push.

1:05Since the All-Star break, they're 3-3, but those wins came against fellow tanking squads, including a loss to the league worst kings. Looking ahead, Memphis faces 23 tough games mostly against playoff contenders. It will test the current lineup and help decide who sticks around for the offseason rebuild. CNN is sponsored by our partner. A pillow that plays your sound quietly, comfortably, effortlessly, built for nighttime listening.