The Memphis Grizzlies finished last season as depleted as any team can be.

This year, they’ll get a fresh start thanks to a solid acquisition and the return of its rotation regulars.

Fortifying their frontline is the return of Marc Gasol who has finally gotten the clearance from doctors and is ready to return to action, per Ronald Tillery of The Commercial Appeal.

In a little more than a week, the Grizzlies will open training camp for the 2016-17 regular season with a big sigh of relief.

Center Marc Gasol has been cleared to play after recovering from a broken right foot.

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The All-Star center has been a full participant in Grizzlies practices, but the team is still handling his situation with caution. This is just the logical move on their part as far as their approach with Gasol is concerned.

Memphis invested a lot on its players this season, especially on Mike Conley and Chandler Parsons, and if they can keep their core intact, then this roster is sure to be a darkhorse out in the West.

Last season, Gasol played the fewest games of his career but he maintained solid numbers of 16.6 points, 7.0 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.0 steal, and 1.3 blocks per game.