Gilbert Arenas could land in Memphis this season once he works out for the Grizzlies: “The Grizzlies are in the midst of a successful season so far but routinely acknowledge they could use more long-distance shooting and better productivity at backup point guard. They are weighing whether free-agent Gilbert Arenas could satisfy both needs, according to multiple NBA sources.  Read more after the jump.
Arenas, 30, remains unemployed after the Orlando Magic made him one of the first casualties of the amnesty clause provided in the NBA’s latest collective bargaining agreement. The Grizzlies can add Arenas because they employ a 14-man roster. Teams can carry 15 players. A source said the Grizzlies are in a conditional pursuit of Arenas. Memphis wants to see Arenas in a private workout before making a decision. The Griz originally sought to sign Arenas to a 10-day contract but the veteran combo guard is looking for a guaranteed deal for the rest of the season.
Orlando still owes Arenas $62 million for using the one-time amnesty provision. If Arenas were to sign with the Griz, they could only offer him the veteran’s minimum worth about $1.4 million.â€
Arenas averaged a career-low 10.8 points on 36.6 percent shooting in 70 games with the Wizards and Magic last season. But he appears to be in good shape and feeling healthy after having a platelet rich plasma therapy on his surgically-repaired left knee a few months ago.
