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NBA Power Rankings: 2016-17 Training Camp Edition

By Michael Saenz

Jun 19, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) celebrates with the Larry O
Jun 19, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) celebrates with the Larry O /
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Dec 11, 2015; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley (11) and center Marc Gasol (33) look on during the second half against the Charlotte Hornets at FedExForum. The Hornets won 123-99. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 11, 2015; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley (11) and center Marc Gasol (33) look on during the second half against the Charlotte Hornets at FedExForum. The Hornets won 123-99. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports /

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The Memphis Grizzlies are another team that I really like in 2016-17. Although, this team’s fate almost squarely depends on their ability to remain healthy. Assuming that Mike Conley and Marc Gasol recover fully from their respective injuries, this team has all the ability in the world to make some noise in the West.

Adding Chandler Parsons should pay dividends for this team, as it addresses their lack of outside shooting and helps with their ability to play more small ball (when needed).

I’m not sure what this team’s ceiling is next season, but a trip to the Western Conference Finals could be in their future if the playoff bracket falls the right way.

Either way, this team should not be slept on.