Memphis Grizzlies: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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.

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.

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Cameron Boozer News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / September 23

Best and Worst Case Scenarios for Cameron Boozer this Season

Cameron Boozer enters his rookie season with expectations that few players his age have faced, but there is plenty of reason to believe he can live up to the hype.

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Memphis Grizzlies News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / September 22

Which Grizzlies Rookies Crack the Rotation this Season

The Memphis Grizzlies are a couple of weeks away from the start of training camp. They will have plenty of competition this year especially at the guard spot according to reporting by Mateo Mayorga.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / September 21

Previewing the Memphis Grizzlies forwards for 2026-27

The Memphis Grizzlies' group of forwards might have the most upside of any position group on the roster. Headlined by rookie No. 3 pick Cameron Boozer, there are also players with untapped upside like Cedric Coward, GG Jackson and rookie No.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / September 20

Questions heading into training camp for the Memphis Grizzlies

Media Day is quickly approaching, so get ready to hear the most bold and outrageous answers of the year. It’s a wonderful time of hope before the storm, so listening or watching live shouldn’t disappoint. The Memphis Grizzlies are coming off an awful season in 2025-26, winning just 25 games, and the fans are hungry for a decent team.

Tuomas Iisalo News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / September 18

The 3 Things Tuomas Iisalo must get done in Memphis Grizzlies Training Camp

The Memphis Grizzlies are rapidly approaching Training Camp. While bold possibilities exist, there also appears to be a straight forward path for Head Coach Tuomas Iisalo as the franchise fully embarks on its second rebuild in less than a decade.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / September 18

3 Things that Everyone is Missing About the Memphis Grizzlies

It's understandable why many have muted expectations for the Memphis Grizzlies. They're coming off a season in which more players played (31) than games were won (25).

Memphis Grizzlies News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / September 12

Bold Predictions for the 2026/27 Memphis Grizzlies Season

The Memphis Grizzlies enter the 2026-27 season with more questions than answers, but there is one prediction that hardly qualifies as bold: Cameron Boozer winning Rookie of the Year.

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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.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / September 11

Recent first round guard part of potential Memphis Grizzlies roster cuts

The Memphis Grizzlies currently have 19 players on standard contracts (not including Richie Saunders) following a trade that sent Taj Gibson and AJ Johnson to the New Orleans Pelicans for Jordan Hawkins, Micah Peavy, a second-round pick and a second-round swap.

Taj Gibson News / Hoops Rumors / September 9

Pelicans Waive Taj Gibson

As expected, the Pelicans have officially waived big man Taj Gibson, the team announced today in a press release. Gibson was sent from Memphis to New Orleans as part of the four-player trade completed by the Grizzlies and Pelicans on Tuesday.

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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.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / September 8

Pelicans, Grizzlies agree to four-player trade

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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 / Hoops Wire / September 4

NBA Notes: Kings, Ben Simmons, Grizzlies, Cameron Boozer, Cavs

We already know Ben Simmons is headed back to the NBA with the Kings. Now comes the more interesting question: What can he actually do for them? Will Zimmerle of NBA on SI identified Darius Acuff Jr., Keegan Murray and coach Doug Christie as three potential beneficiaries, and there’s logic behind each.

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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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.

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 6

Warriors eye two veterans to save their disappointing offseason

The Warriors missed out on a splash addition this offseason and are turning their attention to the margins as they attempt to cobble together a competitive roster around Steph Curry.

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