Memphis Grizzlies: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Karim Lopez News / Hoops Rumors / July 29

Karim Lopez Signs Rookie Contract With Grizzlies

The Grizzlies have signed first-round pick Karim Lopez, the team announced (via Twitter). The 19-year-old small forward was the 21st selection last month after Memphis traded down twice on draft night.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / July 29

Where the Memphis Grizzlies stand in the Western Conference

The Memphis Grizzlies are not expected to make much noise in the Western Conference in 2026-27. That projection makes sense considering Memphis' youth movement led by No.

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 30

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The Sixers last won a championship in 1983. They haven't reached a conference finals since 2001. That's about to change in 2027.

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Kentavious Caldwell-Pope News / Hoops Wire / July 28

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope gave up nearly $4 million to join 76ers

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope left money on the table to join the 76ers. According to Hoops Rumors, confirming reporting from Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, Caldwell-Pope surrendered $3,876,529 in his buyout agreement with the Grizzlies.

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An athlete's peak tends to coincide with the youthfulness of their 20s. Sometimes, though, that apex happens when they've had more time to marinate in experience, and that's sometimes true in the NBA.

Cameron Boozer News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / July 28

Projecting Cam Boozer's Numbers for His Rookie NBA Season

The Memphis Grizzlies rebuild is in full effect and at the forefront of it all is 2026 first round pick Cameron Boozer. Boozer is the son of former NBA All-Star and current front office executive Carlos Boozer.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / July 27

Grizzlies' Roster Brings Hope at Every Position

The talent in Memphis is adding up so quickly, the shift in team identity may feel seismic overnight. The Grizzlies are resetting its roster around tough, smart talent across the board.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 26

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope couldn’t hide excitement over LeBron James reunion on 76ers

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope isn’t just starting a new chapter of his NBA career with the Philadelphia 76ers. But he is also going to have a reunion with veteran superstar LeBron James.

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 26

Can LeBron James and reloaded 76ers live up to the hype?

The Philadelphia 76ers have assembled one of the NBA’s most recognizable rosters. Whether they have built the league’s best team is a considerably harder question.

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Kentavious Caldwell-Pope News / Field Level Media / July 25

Report: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope joining 76ers after Grizzlies buyout

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is set to reunite with former teammate LeBron James after agreeing to a buyout with the Memphis Grizzlies and planning to sign a one-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, ESPN reported on Saturday.

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 25

76ers poised to make another 'Klutch' move

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope won a title with LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers in 2020. Now he's going to try to win another championship with him in Philadelphia.

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Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope News / Hoops Rumors / July 25

Caldwell-Pope To Sign With Sixers After Grizzlies Buyout

Veteran wing Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is negotiating a buyout with the Grizzlies and plans to join his former teammate LeBron James with the Sixers once he becomes a free agent, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes (Twitter link).

Memphis Grizzlies News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 23

Grizzlies rumors: D’Angelo Russell isn’t long for Memphis after 6-team trade

It appears that NBA veteran D’Angelo Russell will soon be on the move. A new report states that the Memphis Grizzlies and Russell won’t be working together much longer.

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Memphis Grizzlies News / Larry Brown Sports / July 22

Notable update emerges on D'Angelo Russell's future

D’Angelo Russell is currently in Memphis … but perhaps not for long. The Memphis Grizzlies are expected to work towards parting ways with Russell, Kelly Iko of Yahoo!

Memphis Grizzlies News / Hoops Rumors / July 22

Grizzlies, D’Angelo Russell Seeking Buyout Or Trade

The Grizzlies and veteran guard D’Angelo Russell are expected to seek a buyout agreement or a trade this offseason to allow Russell to continue his NBA career elsewhere, Yahoo Sports’ Kelly Iko reports.

Cameron Boozer News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 22

3 hottest Cameron Boozer overreactions from 2026 Grizzlies Summer League

The 2026 NBA Draft has dropped a number of potentially generational stars into the big league, and a number of teams can be expected to enjoy the spoils starting from the new season.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 21

Jason Williams says he’s taking 11th grade RJ Barrett over NBA legend

Former NBA point guard Jason Williams has been retired from the league since the 2010-11 season when he split the year between the Orlando Magic and the Memphis Grizzlies.

Cameron Boozer News / Larry Brown Sports / July 20

Cameron Boozer got hosed by controversial call in final minute of Summer League title game

An overly eager whistle may have been the difference in Sunday’s NBA Summer League championship game. Cameron Boozer’s Memphis Grizzlies trailed the Golden State Warriors 91-90 with just over 30 seconds left at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nev.

Ja Morant News / Larry Brown Sports / July 13

Ja Morant’s new hobbies after his trade may surprise fans

Ja Morant is adjusting well to his new surroundings following his trade from the Memphis Grizzlies to the Portland Trail Blazers. He’s even started embracing the beauty of Oregon’s nature, revealing that he has picked up a few new outdoor hobbies this offseason.

Brandon Clarke News / Total Pro Sports / July 13

Concerning New Bodycam Footage Leaks From Brandon Clarke’s Arrest Just 6 Weeks Before His Tragic Death At 29

Police have released bodycam footage giving a closer look at the final weeks of Brandon Clarke’s life. The video shows the former Memphis Grizzlies forward during his April arrest in Arkansas, roughly six weeks before he was found dead in Los Angeles at the age of 29.

Ja Morant News / Hoops Wire / July 12

Ja Morant wants fresh start with Blazers, says he’s no longer ‘that guy’

Ja Morant knows his reputation took a hit over the past few years. Now, he wants people to know he’s changed. Speaking to reporters Saturday at the Las

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 6