Soon to be ex-Memphis Grizzlies small forward Chandler Parsons says he is disappointed with that happened this season between him and the franchise.
Chandler Parsons was medically cleared to play in games back on Dec. 21, but the team didn't play him. Instead, Memphis wanted Parsons to play in the G-League, something he was only willing to do if the team had a clear plan for him to play in games in the NBA.
After the two sides were unable to agree upon anything, the Grizzlies decided it was best for Chandler Parsons to be away from the club so the organization could look for a trade.
“I am extremely disappointed that I didn't get to finish this season alongside my teammates and the Memphis coaching staff,” Parsons told Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. “Unfortunately that option wasn't presented to me.
“The Grizzlies training staff medically cleared me to play 5-on-5 in mid-December and I have been practicing with the team ever since. I will continue to work out and train until my agent and the team reach a resolution. I am ready to play and committed to getting back on the court.”
The Grizzlies are going to have a very difficult time finding a trade partner for Chandler Parsons, who has arguably the worst contract in the NBA. The swingman signed a four-year, $94.5 million maximum contract with Memphis in the summer of 2016. He is making $24 million this season and owed $25 million next year.
Parsons has had knee issues for several years now which have prevented him from playing and being a productive NBA player.
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