Memphis Grizzlies sign G DeJon Jarreau

Memphis's signing of DeJon Jarreau earns a D+ Contract Value Index (CVI), a grade that reflects the mismatch between modest on-court production and the organization's current competitive reality. With the Grizzlies sitting at 25-57 and staring down an eighth consecutive loss, this is a depth addition to a lottery-bound roster with no postseason stakes in the immediate horizon—a roster-filler move made during organizational triage rather than a championship push. The absence of disclosed contract terms (AAV, years, and total value are not provided) prevents deeper salary context analysis, but the transaction type—a straightforward signing rather than a trade or extension—suggests a veteran minimum or near-minimum deal typical of late-season depth signings. Jarreau comes in as a complementary guard, which may offer roster flexibility on the margins, but the CVI downtrend across the front office's moves over the last month signals that Memphis is making efficiency-conscious decisions in a down year. This signing carries minimal upside and minimal downside; it's the kind of transaction that makes sense only if the contract is negligible, and the grade reflects that narrow, low-stakes value proposition.