Memphis Grizzlies: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Memphis Grizzlies News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / September 29

Where Memphis Grizzlies roster crunch stands heading into training camp

The Memphis Grizzlies will have to cut three players loose before the start of the 2026-27 NBA season. Memphis currently has 21 players on its training camp roster, and three of those are two-way players.

Memphis Grizzlies News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 29

Grizzlies’ Cam Boozer reveals important advice from dad Carlos ahead of rookie season

The Memphis Grizzlies are entering the 2026-27 NBA season with a changed outlook. Ja Morant’s trade was undoubtedly one of the major shakeups for the franchise.

Scotty Pippen News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 28

Scotty Pippen Jr. drops bold declaration on 2026-27 Grizzlies squad

The Memphis Grizzlies are entering a new era this season following last year’s deadline trade of Jaren Jackson Jr. and this offseason’s deal involving Ja Morant.

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Lawson Lovering News / Hoops Rumors / September 28

Grizzlies Sign Cooper To Two-Way Contract, Waive Lovering

More than three months after the agreement was first reported, the Grizzlies have officially signed Carson Cooper to a two-way contract, the team announced today (via Twitter).

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Memphis Grizzlies News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / September 26

5 Questions for the Grizzlies Entering Training Camp

The Grizzlies enter training camp with a roster that looks nothing like the one that finished 25-57 last season. While some roles already look settled, there are still plenty of questions, as several newcomers will spend camp competing for starting spots and rotation minutes, while others are simply fighting to make the roster.

Memphis Grizzlies News / EssentiallySports / September 26

D’Angelo Russell Becomes Laughing Stock Over Bold Comment Just Days Before Grizzlies Waived Him: 'No Matter Where You Send Me…'

D’Lo is a man of many famous words. Somehow, they come back to haunt him. D’Angelo Russell has found himself at the center of intense online ridicule after a confident social media comment backfired within two and a half months of his latest trade.

NBA News / Yardbarker / September 25

Why Cavaliers shouldn't take a chance on D'Angelo Russell

The Cleveland Cavaliers could certainly use some more proven depth behind their All-Star backcourt duo of Donovan Mitchell and James Harden, but the risk is still too great for Russell to be the one to get that nod.

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Memphis Grizzlies News / TWSN / September 25

Memphis Grizzlies Waive Former All-Star D’Angelo Russell

The Memphis Grizzlies have waived veteran guard D’Angelo Russell, according to ESPN Insider Shams Charania. Russell, who’s entering his 12th season, was released by the Grizzlies despite never playing a single game for the franchise.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Fadeaway World / September 25

3 Potential Landing Spots For D’Angelo Russell After Being Waived By Grizzlies

Drafted second overall in 2015, veteran guard D’Angelo Russell is still looking for his next NBA home. As of Friday afternoon, he’s officially unsigned after being waived by the Memphis Grizzlies just a few months after being traded there.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 25

D’Angelo Russell finally hits free agency after Grizzlies waive him

D’Angelo Russell is officially headed to free agency after the Memphis Grizzlies waived the veteran guard Friday, less than a week before NBA training camps begin.

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D'Angelo Russell News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / September 25

Grizzlies cut D'Angelo Russell, with roster trimming to go

After trading the No. 2 overall pick in the 2019 draft, it is now official that the Memphis Grizzlies will not be replacing him with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2015 draft.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Hoops Rumors / September 25

Grizzlies Waive D’Angelo Russell

The Grizzlies have waived veteran point guard D’Angelo Russell, reports Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). Memphis has a roster crunch to deal with this fall, having carried 19 players on standard contracts into the day on Friday.

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Memphis Grizzlies News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / September 25

What everyone should talk about as the Memphis Grizzlies open camp

The Memphis Grizzlies will open training camp in Nashville on Tuesday, Sept. 29. There is plenty of discussion to be had about Zach Edey's health, Cameron Boozer's rookie season outlook, and how the minutes distribution will look in Tuomas Iisalo's second season as head coach.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / September 24

Why the Memphis Grizzlies can be a play-in team with healthy Zach Edey

When Zach Edey is on the floor, the Memphis Grizzlies are simply a much better team compared to when he is off the court. Zach Lowe and Rob Mahoney of

Satnam Singh News / Outlook India / September 23

Asian Games 2026: Satnam Singh And Salman Khan Make History With India’s Maiden Men’s Double Sculls Bronze

Satnam Singh and Salman Khan won bronze in the men’s double sculls at Asian Games 2026 with a time of 6:13.25 China won gold and Uzbekistan took silver,

Memphis Grizzlies News / Fadeaway World / September 9

4 Grizzlies Players Are Likely To Be Waived To Finalize The 15-Man Roster

Following their underwhelming performance in the 2025-26 season, the Memphis Grizzlies were set to enter a rebuild. After Jaren Jackson Jr.‘s departure at the February trade deadline, it was only a matter of time before things took another turn.

Taj Gibson News / Hoops Wire / September 8

Pelicans to waive veteran Taj Gibson

Taj Gibson‘s stay with the Pelicans will be a short one. Very short. New Orleans plans to waive Gibson after acquiring the veteran big man from the Grizzlies earlier Tuesday, per Will Guillory of The Athletic.

NBA News / Field Level Media / September 8

Report: Pelicans acquire AJ Johnson, Taj Gibson from Grizzlies

The New Orleans Pelicans acquired AJ Johnson and Taj Gibson from the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for Jordan Hawkins and Micah Peavy, a future second-round draft pick and a future second-round pick swap, ESPN reported on Tuesday.

Omri Casspi News / Fadeaway World / September 7

Former NBA Journeyman Who Made $18 Million Could Become A Billionaire Through Investing

Former NBA journeyman Omri Casspi earned approximately $18 million during his playing career, but his work after basketball has earned him much more. Casspi, who made history as the first Israeli player to play an NBA game, has emerged as a major venture capitalist since he retired.

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 27

Warriors hedge their bets with late signings

The Golden State Warriors signed Brandon Williams and Georges Niang to fill out the final two spots on their roster. For now.

Warriors, Stephen Curry expected to start negotiating extension

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Draymond Green calls out media over Klay Thompson narrative

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Georges Niang News / Yardbarker / August 25

Warriors signing Georges Niang raises far more questions than answers

The Golden State Warriors still need to fill out their roster after missing out on a bunch of their targets this offseason. To that effect, they have just come to terms with Niang on a one-year deal, but this move is actually one that should baffle their fanbase.

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Brandon Clarke News / Larry Brown Sports / August 25

Troubling new details emerge about Brandon Clarke’s death scene

Troubling new information is surfacing this week about the scene of Brandon Clarke’s death. The former Memphis Grizzlies big man Clarke had a slew of drug paraphernalia inside of the home where he was found dead, TMZ Sports reported Monday.

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