"There is no doubt O.J. Mayo will be on the Grizzlies' roster when the NBA settles its labor dispute with the players.

But for how long?

Mayo's career is at a crossroads. And the Grizzlies -- facing high expectations after a playoff run to Game 7 of the Western Conference semifinals last season -- are right there in terms of evaluating Mayo's future with the organization. The 6-3 shooting guard brought a household name and bucket loads of points in 2008, going on to average 18 points his first two seasons as a starter.

But those Griz teams weren't playoff qualifiers."