Forward Anthony Tolliver was productive in his brief stint with the Memphis Grizzlies before the season’s hiatus. As the 2019-20 season closes in on resuming in late July, Tolliver will apparently be a part of things going forward.
Tolliver has reached a verbal agreement on a deal with Memphis that can be finalized starting Tuesday, The New York Times‘ Marc Stein reports. The Grizzlies signed the veteran Tolliver to a 10-day deal on March 2 — nine days before the season was put on hiatus because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Tolliver averaged 5.4 points and 2.2 rebounds while shooting 41.2% on 3-pointers in five games with Memphis. He started the season with the Portland Trail Blazers, was traded to the Sacramento Kings with Kent Bazemore on Jan. 21 and was waived by Sacramento on Feb. 29.
A reliable 3-point shooter, Tolliver has shot 37% or better from deep in eight of his last nine NBA seasons. The Grizzlies are the No. 8 team in the Western Conference and hold a 3 1/2 game over the Blazers, Kings and Pelicans for that spot.
