Overview
- Adam Silver, who spoke Wednesday on the Pardon My Take podcast, said the Grizzlies will stay in Memphis and that owner Robert Pera has no interest in relocating.
- He added that he would love the team to play a few regular-season games in Nashville to grow a statewide fan base.
- Memphis Mayor Paul Young said talks on a lease extension are active and that he feels good about reaching a deal as the current FedExForum agreement ends in 2029.
- The commissioner pushed back on calls from stars like LeBron James and Draymond Green to move the team, saying players he hears from like playing in Memphis.
- The Grizzlies have held recent training camps in Nashville but have never played an NBA game there, and the Spurs’ Austin plan offers a precedent that could boost reach yet test Memphis fans given the 200-plus mile trip.