It’s often a mix, and that’s the best way to describe the Memphis Grizzlies.Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning. The team had its "grit and grind era" that put it on the map and gave it an identity nationally.

BREAKING: The Memphis Grizzlies and All-Star Jaren Jackson Jr. are expected to agree on a five-year, $240 million maximum renegotiation-and-extension, sources tell ESPN. Head of CAA Basketball Austin Brown and CAA agent Max Saidman negotiated the new agreement with the Grizzlies.

Jaren Jackson Jr. is reportedly expected to sign a massive renegotiation-and-extension with the Memphis Grizzlies

The Grizzlies need to clear cap space after reportedly agreeing to deals to re-sign Santi Aldama and to renegotiate and extend Jaren Jackson Jr's contract. Anthony has two years and $26 million left on his current contract, but the second season is a team option.

The Memphis Grizzlies and Cole Anthony’s reps at Excel Sports are working toward a resolution that allows Memphis to create the necessary cap space to renegotiate and extend Jaren Jackson Jr. while giving Anthony the opportunity to find his next destination, sources tell ESPN.

The Memphis Grizzlies plan to move on from Cole Anthony to create cap space for a Jaren Jackson Jr. extension as Cam Spencer inks new deal.

The start of the NBA's free agency period on Monday night was a bit quiet, but the Memphis Grizzlies were busy keeping their own players for the long haul.