Grizzlies keep Evans, could try to re-sign him in summer using MLE

The Memphis Grizzlies dangled Tyreke Evans, but no other teams were biting.

With the NBA trade deadline in the rearview, the Grizzlies have elected to keep Evans and will reportedly attempt to re-sign the former Rookie of the Year over the summer for the mid-level exception, league sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.

What could be hurting Memphis' chances of getting a deal done is their desire to acquire a first-round pick in exchange, which has reportedly turned off a number of suitors inquiring about Evans' services.

The Grizzlies elected to sit the 28-year-old guard in the days leading up to Thursday's deadline with the hope they'd be able to move him.

Evans is only making $3.2 million in 2017-18 and will hit unrestricted free agency in July.

A top candidate in this year's Sixth Man of the Year race, Evans has led Memphis in scoring with 19.5 points per game on 45.8 percent shooting to go along with his five rebounds, five assists, and a steal in 31.1 minutes.