SAN ANTONIO — Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant is no longer eligible for regular season NBA awards. Morant, who is out on Friday night due to right foot soreness, is missing his 18th game of the season.

The Memphis Grizzlies boast one of the most complete rosters in the NBA. If creating a checklist of what’s needed for a championship-caliber team, Memphis would leave few boxes unchecked.

After disappointing last season, Memphis Grizzlies' depth chart in the 2024-25 NBA season is impressive ... complemented by Marcus Smart, Defensive Player of the Year from 2022.

The average NBA team is worth $4.6 billion, according to data compiled by Sportico. The Golden State Warriors rank first at $9.14 billion, while the Memphis Grizzlies rank last at $3.06 billion.

Prior to making an NBA futures bet on which player will capture the Most Valuable Player award in 2024-25, see the odds outlined below, including the top contenders like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ...