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Grizzlies pick up options on Zach Edey, Cedric Coward

The Grizzlies have exercised their 2027-28 team options on Zach Edey and Cedric Coward, the team announced Tuesday. Edey’s fourth-year option is worth approximately $8.07 million, while Coward’s third-year option comes in at $6.29 million.

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Grizzlies Exercise Options On Edey, Coward For 2027/28

The Grizzlies have picked up a pair of rookie scale team options for the 2027/28 season, the team announced today in a press release (Twitter link). Memphis has exercised Zach Edey’s $8.07MM fourth-year option, as well as Cedric Coward’s $6.29MM third-year option.

Cameron Boozer News / The Lead / October 20

What Would a Successful Rookie Season Look Like for Cameron Boozer?

Cameron Boozer enters his rookie season with high expectations after the Memphis Grizzlies selected the 6-foot-10 power forward with the third overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.

Memphis Grizzlies News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 19

Grizzlies waive ex-first round pick despite trade rumors

The Memphis Grizzlies on Monday waived former first-round pick Walter Clayton Jr. and 2025 second-round selection Micah Peavy, finalizing their roster ahead of the 2026-27 NBA regular season.

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Memphis Grizzlies News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / October 19

Final Record Predictions for the Memphis Grizzlies' 2026/27 Season

The Memphis Grizzlies rebuild is under full swing after moving on from former franchise cornerstones Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Desmond Bane. The Grizzlies enter a new era with the core of Cameron Boozer, Zach Edey, Cedric Coward, and Jaylen Wells.

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Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season

Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / October 18

How Cameron Boozer Responds to Kevin Garnett's Message

It's not every day that one of the greatest players to ever play the sport, one of the greatest players to every play your position of power forward, acknowledges your existence, let alone speaks highly of your game.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / October 17

Grizzlies waive Zach Cleveland; Lakers cut two players

The Grizzlies have waived forward Zach Cleveland, the team announced in a press release (via Twitter). Cleveland had been on a non-guaranteed Exhibit 10 contract.

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NBA News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / October 16

Point guard progress, Boozer impresses, and more takeaways from Grizzlies' win against Hornets

The Memphis Grizzlies beat the Charlotte Hornets 116-98 to finish preseason 3-1, as a young team tries to find its footing after a difficult season. Here are three takeaways featuring a look at what the point guard position could look like early in the season.

Tuomas Iisalo News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 16

Grizzlies’ Tuomas Iisalo reveals Cam Boozer’s superpower amid strong preseason start

The Memphis Grizzlies have gotten a good look at first-round pick Cameron Boozer throughout the offseason, as the club prepares for the 2026-27 campaign.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / October 16

How Grizzlies' Cam Boozer Becomes First Rookie NBA All-Star Since Blake Griffin

Cameron Boozer is going to be a productive NBA Rookie right away; will he be one of the fifteen or so best players in the whole Western Conference, too?

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The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

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.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / October 15

Clippers Sign Miye Oni, Nathan Mensah; Waive Fletcher Loyer

The Clippers have signed free agents Miye Oni and Nathan Mensah to non-guaranteed Exhibit 10 contracts, the team announced today. In a related move, Fletcher Loyer, who was also on an Exhibit 10 deal, has been waived.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / October 15

Three Memphis Grizzlies Who've Made Their Case This Preseason

Three preseason games in, with one left Friday against Charlotte, the Grizzlies are 2-1, and while most of the buzz belongs to the highly touted No. 3 pick Cam Boozer, three other players have used camp to make a case for more minutes, a bigger payday, or to prove they can stay healthy.

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Memphis Grizzlies News / EssentiallySports / October 15

Larsa Pippen Reveals How Scottie Pippen Felt About Her Dating Marcus Jordan and Why They Broke Up

Through RHOM, her podcasts, social media posts, and media appearances, Larsa Pippen has gotten deeply personal about her most-talked-about relationship.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / October 13

Three goals for the Memphis Grizzlies in the 2026-2027 NBA season

We are now eight days away from the Memphis Grizzlies beginning the 2026-2027 season at home in FedExForum against the Utah Jazz. It's an interesting time in the history of the franchise.

Ty Jerome News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / October 11

What Does Ty Jerome Need to Do for a Long-Term Deal?

Ty Jerome enters the season with a chance to make a lasting impression in Memphis. As the Grizzlies evaluate their roster and future plans, Jerome's performance could play an important role in determining what comes next for the guard.

Isaiah Stewart News / Field Level Media / October 10

Grizzlies C Isaiah Stewart out 2 weeks with ankle sprain

Memphis Grizzlies center Isaiah Stewart will miss the regular-season opener with an ankle injury. The team announced Friday that Stewart has a moderate left ankle sprain and will be re-evaluated in two weeks.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / October 9

Tuomas Iisalo Provides Zach Edey, Isaiah Stewart Updates

The Memphis Grizzlies received encouraging news regarding Zach Edey ahead of their preseason matchup against the Chicago Bulls, while Isaiah Stewart will have to wait before learning more about his recovery from an ankle injury.

Isaiah Stewart News / Hoops Rumors / October 9

Grizzlies’ Isaiah Stewart (Ankle) Out At Least Two Weeks

Big man Isaiah Stewart suffered a moderate left ankle sprain in the first quarter of Monday’s preseason game in Atlanta and will be reevaluated in two weeks, the Grizzlies announced (via Twitter).

Memphis Grizzlies News / The Lead / October 8

Memphis Grizzlies 2026-27 NBA Preseason Preview

The Memphis Grizzlies enter the 2026-27 season with a much more tempered expectations. Last year was a rollercoaster ride. Through their first 15 games, the Grizzlies started 4-11.

Zach Edey News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 7

Grizzlies center Zach Edey’s status gets encouraging ‘best-case scenario’ update

After two ankle surgeries in less than a year, Zach Edey is finally back on an NBA court. The Memphis Grizzlies center was set to make his preseason debut against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday, and head coach Tuomas Iisalo made it clear that the recovery has gone exactly as the team hoped.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Hoops Wire / October 6

Cam Boozer offers early glimpse of why Grizzlies are excited

Cam Boozer didn’t need long to look comfortable in an NBA uniform. The Grizzlies rookie finished with 11 points, five rebounds, four assists and two steals in 18 minutes during Monday’s 132-123 preseason win over the Hawks, via the official NBA box score.