The Memphis Grizzlies have gotten off to a 5-2 start to the 2017-18 NBA season, which is currently first in the Western Conference. Through the first seven games of the new season, the Grizzlies have had impressive victories over the Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets (twice).

As the team prepares for the Orlando Magic on Nov. 1, they announced a new multi-year partnership with ValvolineTM according to Grizzlies:

The Memphis Grizzlies today announced a new multi-year partnership with ValvolineTM — a leading global supplier of premium branded lubricants and automotive services — making it the official motor oil and engine lubricant of the Memphis Grizzlies. Terms of the partnership were not disclosed.

With this partnership, it will provide new content and experiences for fans:

The alliance includes a digital content series presented by Valvoline, featuring behind-the-scenes interviews with Grizzlies players, allowing fans to hear personal stories from some of their favorite stars. Fans can now catch the first episode below and on Memphis Grizzlies affiliated social media accounts. Future episodes will also be available at TeamValvoline.com.

In addition, the Grizzlies and Valvoline will present a fan promotion later this season in which Grizzlies fans who purchase qualifying Valvoline products at participating AutoZone locations throughout the region and state of Tennessee will be eligible to enter-to-win floor seats to Grizzlies games courtesy of Valvoline. Contest details will be released at a later date.

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For Grizzlies fans, more exciting times are ahead with the new partnership with Valvoline. Along with the team performing at a high level on the court, there will be new opportunities for fans to get to know their favorite players better through behind-the-scenes interviews.

As Memphis fans root for their team, Marc Gasol and Mike Conley continue to lead the way. Despite roster changes during the offseason, the Grizzlies have quickly adapted under head coach David Fizdale and continue to win games.