Author: Evan Barnes, Memphis Commercial Appeal

Pau Gasol spent seven seasons with the Memphis Grizzlies before joining the Los Angeles Lakers, where he won two NBA championships.

Marc Gasol has been traded by the Los Angeles Lakers to the Memphis Grizzlies, who plan to waive him so he can remain in Spain with his family.

Rajon Rondo was let go by the Grizzlies and is expected to re-join the Lakers after clearing waivers Monday, according to multiple reports.

Patrick Beverley and Rajon Rondo will be free agents after next season. Eric Bledsoe returns to the Clippers, where he began his career.

Dillon Brooks and Ja Morant led the way as the Grizzlies stole Game 1 in Utah 48 hours after securing their spot in the playoffs via the play-in.

Ja Morant scored 35 points to overcome 39 by Steph Curry as the Grizzlies won 117-112 in overtime to clinch the NBA’s final playoff spot.

The Grizzlies blew a big lead but held off the Spurs 100-96 and will face the Warriors on Friday for the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference.

Steph Curry scored 46 points in another dominating performance as the Warriors clinch No. 8 seed in the West. Memphis will be No. 9 seed.

An unconventional buzzer-beating 3-pointer by Luka Doncic lifted the Mavericks over the Grizzlies in Memphis.