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5 Free Agents the Memphis Grizzlies Should Target In 2015 Offseason

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5 Free Agents the Grizzlies Should Target In 2015 Offseason

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The Memphis Grizzlies might be busy with the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Playoffs currently, but a mound of obstacles await the Grizzlies this offseason. Arguably the franchise player is set to become a free agent, and Jeff Green could very well opt out of his contract. Here are five free agents Memphis should target this offseason.

5. Luol Deng

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5. Luol Deng

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If Green were to opt out and not re-sign with Memphis, the Grizzlies would need another stretch three to fill the void. Wouldn't you know it that Luol Deng also has a player option, and it is believed that he may attempt to get the last multi-year contract of his career. Green will most likely be expensive, but worth it. Deng would be a great veteran pickup and a cheaper option, but possibly not worth the dough he is looking for.

4. Jon Leuer

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4. Jon Leuer

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The Grizzlies have a team option for Jon Leuer, and they should either exercise it or re-sign the forward. Leuer has proven to be a great role player and supplies valuable minutes off the bench. Memphis will most likely use the player option worth a little over $ 1 million.

3. Kosta Koufos

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3. Kosta Koufos

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Going along with the idea that Marc Gasol stays in Memphis, the Grizzlies will need to sign a backup center as well. Trustworthy No. 2 to Gasol has been Kosta Koufos, but he will become a free agent. If the price is right, Memphis needs to keep Koufos around. He has been a durable and solid backup at center.

2. Jeff Green

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2. Jeff Green

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The player who was the center of a blockbuster trade and one Memphis desperately wanted for the playoffs may not remain with the Grizzlies after this season. Jeff Green has a player option worth around $ 9 million, and it is rumored that he will opt out to pursue more money. The Grizzlies have all intentions of keeping with the swing man, but who knows if that's what Green wants.

1. Marc Gasol

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1. Marc Gasol

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The player who has become the corner of the franchise has the option to leave the team he helped build. Marc Gasol will become a free agent this offseason, and there is no question he will earn a max contract. All signs point to the star center staying right where he is, but no free agent can be considered safe.

Shane Phillips is a Miami Heat Writer for www.RantSports.com. Follow Shane on Twitter @ShaneRantSports, “Like” him on Facebook or add him to your network on Google. You can also email Shane at .

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