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Next moves for the Memphis Grizzlies: How to build around Ja Morant

This was not how the season was supposed to end for the Grizzlies.

In control of their playoff fate when the season was suspended in mid-March and eventually restarted in Orlando, Memphis would fall just short of reaching the playoffs.

While there is disappointment in how the season ended, the Grizzlies have a strong young foundation led by likely Rookie of the Year winner Ja Morant.

How the Grizzlies take the next step will depend on health.

Jaren Jackson Jr.,Tyus Jones and Justise Winslow failed to finish the season this year, Jackson for the second time in his short career.

Let's look ahead to the draft, free agency and trade questions facing the Grizzlies this season.

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