For the Memphis Grizzlies, the start of the NBA season is on Oct.23 against the Miami Heat. The Grizzlies will be holding their training camp from Oct. 1-3.

Despite a disappointing last season, the Grizzlies did end up selecting Ja Morant with the second pick in the NBA Draft. Morant was considered the second best prospect in the draft behind Zion Williamson. Memphis made it clear the franchise is in Morant's hands after trading long time point guard Mike Conely this offseason.

It would be very surprising if Memphis was in the playoff race this season. Nonetheless, they still have interesting storylines heading into training camp. Below are questions Memphis needs answers to before the season tip-off.

Will the Summer League success translate

The beginning of the offseason produced all positive signs for the Grizzlies rebuilding process. The aforementioned selection of Morant was the first positive sign. Memphis then went on to win the summer league title.

Currently, the Grizzlies have 19 players on their roster. Of those 19, seven of them were on the Summer League roster. That includes Morant, who didn't play at all during Summer League due to a knee injury.

Instead, we as fans got introduced to some new talent that is within the Grizzlies young core. Brandon Clarke, who was the Summer League MVP this year, was the 21st pick in this year's draft. Clarke averaged 14.7 points and 9.8 rebounds in route to leading the Grizzlies to a summer league title.

What is the grizzlies' new identity

During the peak of the Grizzlies run, which included Marc Gasol, Zach Randolph, Tony Allen and Mike Conely they had a distinct identity. Memphis was known for its grit and grind, where slowing down the tempo and playing defense was the key to victory.

One of the major keys to the grit and grind identity was having two dominant post scoring bigmen like Randolph and Gasol. However, the Grizzlies no longer possess those types of big men. Instead, Memphis has Jaren Jackson, who they drafted with the fourth pick in the 2018 NBA Draft. Alongside JJJ is Jonas Valanciunas, who they acquired from the Toronto Raptors last season.

Neither Valanciunas or Jackson has a post game on the same level as Gasol and Randolph. So what new identity does this new Grizzlies take on? There roster is hyper athletic. Running at an up tempo style would be to their benefit. Also, running at an up tempo style is where Morant operates best as a point guard.

The grit part of grit and grind probably won't leave Memphis' identity, as they still have some elite defenders on the roster. But expect to see a new style of offense from the Grizzlies this coming season.

Will AndrĆ© Iguodala stay theĀ entire season

One of the big things that has kept the Grizzlies in the headlines this offseason is their new acquisition; AndrƩ Iguodala. Memphis acquired Iguodala during the free agency period when the Golden State Warriors traded Iguodala to create cap space.

The assumption was that Memphis and Iguodala would come to a buyout agreement so he could hit the open market. Yet, the Grizzlies reportedly have no interest in granting Iguodala with a buyout agreement. This report came as recent as Sept. 9, meaning Iguodala will most likely be on the roster come opening night.

Here is a list of title contenders who would be interested in Iguodala if he was a free agent:

Nevertheless, expect to see Iguodala being dealt at the trade deadline because that when his value will be the highest. If he remains on the roster for the season, he will give Memphis with a much-needed veteran presence in that locker room.

How will Taylor Jenkins be as a first time head coach

For the third time in as many seasons the Grizzlies have a new head coach entering the season. This time it's Taylor Jenkins who comes over from being an assistant for the Milwaukee Bucks behind Mike Budenholzer, to now the lead man in Memphis.

The question is will the Grizzlies front office be patient with Jenkins. It's known that the Grizzlies are in rebuilding mode but the front office has fired coaches like they've expected contending teams.

In order to make his mark and develop these young players Jenkins needs at least three to four seasons as the head coach. This way he can implement his system and eventually help draft players who will fit into that system.

Finally, coming over from the Bucks who just won 60 games, Jenkins will have to adjust because the Grizzlies won't win that much. In fact there may come a time during the season where the Grizzlies begin to tank for a better draft pick. The question is can Jenkins handle this down period, similar to the way Brent Brown did when the 76ers were in their rebuilding period.