The 2000-01 NBA season was the Grizzlies' sixth season in the National Basketball Association (NBA). It would also be their final year in Vancouver. Entering their sixth season, the rumors of a move became a reality. Club owner Michael Heisley decided that it was time for the Grizzlies to move on. After 5 losing seasons had given the team low morale and decreasing support in the community, the team found themselves in debt. On February 19, the Grizzlies were in last place with a record of 16-36, and Heisley traveled to Memphis to discuss a deal between the city and the team. The NBA would grant the team permission to move as the NBA determined that their time in Vancouver was a failure. The Grizzlies would go on to finish in last place again with a record of 23-59. In their final 2 games against the Toronto Raptors the Grizzlies would be swept as they had a 4-7 record in regular season games against their Canadian rival.