Kennedy Chandler makes NBA preseason debut

Former Vol Kennedy Chandler makes NBA preseason debut.

Former Vol Kennedy Chandler made his NBA preseason debut Saturday for the Memphis Grizzlies.

Chandler started and played 29 minutes for Memphis in a 107-102 victory at Milwaukee.

He recorded 11 points, eight assists, four rebounds and four steals.

Chandler was 4-for-6 in field goal attempts, 1-for-2 in three-point attempts and 2-for-3 from the free throw line.

Chandler played for the Vols during the 2021-22 season. He was a member of the SEC All-Freshman Team and second-team all-conference. The former Vol was the SEC Tournament’s Most Valuable Player.

He was a second-round pick in the 2022 NBA draft (No. 38 overall) by San Antonio and traded to Memphis.

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