Grizzlies coach Lionel Hollins has decided to bring young guard O.J. Mayo off the bench.
Hollins acknowledged that bringing Mayo off the bench was something that Memphis discussed back in September.
"I've been thinking about how we can balance our lineup," Hollins said. "Everybody talks about how bad the bench is. We weren't getting anybody on the bench that was a true, pure scorer so I've always been trying to figure out what's best to do.
"O.J. is a good shooter and he does have a scoring mentality. When you put him with the (second) unit maybe they'll develop an identity."
Mayo came off the bench against the Pistons on Wednesday night and he'll do the same on Friday against the Warriors.
Grizzlies rookie Xavier Henry is the new starter at shooting guard.
"You just have to be patient and stay enthused," Mayo said. "I just want to help my team in any way possible."