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Joshua Mbu

Memphis Grizzlies ready to cut ties with controversial star after LeBron James taunts

The Memphis Grizzlies are reportedly set to cut ties with Dillon Brooks this offseason after a series of taunts aimed at NBA rivals like LeBron James backfired.

According to The Athletic, the Grizzlies have informed pending unrestricted free agent Brooks that he will not be brought back under any circumstances.

The beginning of the end for Brooks at the Grizzlies started in the first-round Play-Off series with the Los Angeles Lakers, where he disrespected legend and four-time NBA champion, James, by calling him “old” and “tired”, while suggesting that the all-time leading scorer is not as good as he used to be.

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