Quinton Ross could be an attractive free agent this summer because of his abilities on both ends of the floor, but he is already saying he wants to stay in Memphis.

"I like it here. I would like to come back," Ross said recently. "You never know how things go. I'm just hoping I can end this season the right way, and we'll see how it goes."

Ross will become an unrestricted free agent after this season, just his fifth in the NBA.

"He's improved his stock, but he's improved his game," Grizzles coach Lionel Hollins said. "Since he's been here, he's gained more confidence. He's putting the ball on the floor more and looking for his shot when it's there. Every now and then he'll put the ball on the floor and seek a shot.

"In order to play in the NBA, you can play a role, but you have to be a basketball player first. And Quinton is starting to do that. His defense is still good. I just like having him around."