Grizzlies Break the Bank for Kyle Anderson.

The Memphis Grizzlies made a big move by agreeing to a four year, $37.2M deal with RFA Kyle Anderson, but the Spurs have 48 hours to match.

The NBA off season has been nothing short of surprises. I could go on about what has happened in it, but that is not what this is about. This is about the Memphis Grizzlies, and boy did they just surprise their fans with a big signing.

Not big as in they got a big time player, but big as in bucks. Big bucks. News broke on Friday night that General Manager Chris Wallace, who a few weeks ago wanted to get rid of the large Parsons contract, has just offered to put Memphis in a bigger financial hole.

What a Woj bomb. Restricted free agent Kyle Anderson has signed an offer sheet worth $37.2 million for four years with Memphis. That leaves the San Antonio Spurs 48 hours to respond. Will they respond? I wouldn’t if I was the Spurs’ General Manager.

Here is why getting Anderson is ok: He is a solid shooter. According to Basketball Reference, he shot 52.7% last season, which was above his career average (47.8%). Yet, he only average 4.9 points per game in his career.

Here is why it is not ok: the Grizzlies will be paying him $37.2M. That is $9.3 million per year. Not bad when you put it that way, but for a young player, it is too much. If his 4.9 points per game trend keeps up, he will be nearly ineffective on the court and another expensive yet unproductive player. (ahem, Parsons.)

Memphis already have a few large contracts on their hands: Marc Gasol, Mike Conley, and Chandler Parsons. All of those players have contracts worth more than a whopping $90 million.

I will give credit where it is due, though: Wallace seems to be taking a different approach this year than he has in years past. By signing Omri Casspi and now Anderson, and drafting guys like Jaren Jackson Jr., it seems as though he’s signing smart players who can play their role effectively.

Wallace and his new head coach, J.B Bickerstaff, seem as if they are interested keeping the Grit ‘N Grind mantra. That is something former head coach David Fizdale reportedly wanted to do away with.

Signing Anderson could be a solid move for Memphis Grizzlies. If the Spurs do not match, the Grizzlies can at least say they got a young player that can shoot at a high percentage. After losing Tyreke Evans to the Pacers, signing a consistent shooter is necessary.

However, let’s see how this unfolds. The Spurs have time to match. If they do, then those opposed to this signing can sigh in relief. If they let Anderson walk, then the only thing we can do is hope for the best.

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