NBA Rumors: Chandler Parsons to Remain Healthy Inactive for Foreseeable Future

The Memphis Grizzlies reportedly have no immediate plans to utilize small forward Chandler Parsons.

According to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium, Parsons has been cleared to return after missing time with knee swelling, but the Grizzlies front office has decided to make him a healthy inactive "for the foreseeable future."

Parsons has played in just three contests this season after appearing in 70 games over his first two seasons combined with the Grizz.

Memphis signed Parsons to a four-year deal worth nearly $95 million in 2016, but he has been one of the biggest free-agent busts in recent memory.

The 30-year-old is averaging 5.7 points and 1.3 rebounds in limited action so far this season, and in the 73 games he has played for the Grizzlies, he owns averages of 7.0 points, 2.4 rebounds and 1.7 assists.

Memphis signed Parsons after a productive start to his career with the Houston Rockets and then the Dallas Mavericks.

He averaged a career-high 16.6 points per game for the Rockets in 2013-14 and stuffed the stat sheet during his two-year stint in Dallas.

With Parsons struggling to live up to his lofty contract, the Grizzlies signed a somewhat similar player in Kyle Anderson during the offseason.

Memphis has also opted to start Garrett Temple and give the likes of MarShon Brooks, Dillon Brooks and Wayne Selden significant roles off the bench rather than utilizing Parsons.

While the Grizzlies reportedly have no interest in putting Parsons in the lineup currently, he is under contract for one more season beyond 2018-19, which could make for an awkward situation between the two sides over the next year.