The Grizzlies are hovering around .500 after winning just 24 games last season and guard Mike Conley says that the club is starting to be treated differently.

"Other teams and even refs are starting to respect us more. Once you get that, that's part of elevating your team to another level," Conley told Beyond The Beat.

Conley, the fourth overall pick back in 2007, heard his name in trade rumors once again last month, but hasn't let that bother him.

"My name being thrown around in trade talks is always tough, but that's something I've grown to deal with," said Conley.

"That's part of any professional's life. I think it's made me a stronger person and a stronger player. I don't worry about it nowadays. I'm happy right now."