The Memphis Grizzlies will own and operate an expansion NBA Development League franchise locally starting next season.

There is no name yet for the affiliate that will play a 24-game home schedule in the Landers Center in Southaven, Mississippi. The Grizzlies were previously affiliated with the Iowa Energy. That franchise is joining forces with the Minnesota Timberwolves.

“This allows us to best develop our future Grizzlies players,” Chris Wallace told the team’s site.

“It’s a complete game-changer,” John Hollinger, Grizzlies executive vice president of basketball operations, told Grizzlies.com. “Our affiliation with Iowa has been very effective for several years, both in terms of player development and basketball ops to both cities. To operate our own D-League team in your backyard — the direct access to the development process of our player talent — makes the process so much more efficient.”