Wed 11/12/14 9:20 AM

Adams will not be playing many, if any minutes for the Grizzlies anytime soon, Geoff Calkins of The Commercial Appeal reports. Coach Dave Joerger said that rookies Adams and Jarnell Stokes need time to "marinate," and whether this means they'll be heading back down to the D-League frequently to get game action or not, one thing is clear: Joerger has faith in the veterans on his bench. Also, given that Adams struggled with turnovers during the summer league and in his D-League debut, there's sufficient evidence that says he may not be quite ready to make a positive contribution just yet. Until he starts to see at least a little bit of action he can safely be avoided in all formats except keeper leagues.