Memphis Grizzlies: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Memphis Grizzlies News / Hoops Wire / October 1

Grizzlies have roster crunch to solve before opening night

The Grizzlies have 18 players on standard contracts. They’re allowed to keep 15. You can probably figure out what comes next. Memphis is expected to waive

Zach Edey News / Hoops Wire / September 30

Grizzlies know Zach Edey wants to push it. They won’t let him

Zach Edey wants to go. The Grizzlies occasionally need to tell him no. Edey participated in Memphis’ first training camp practice but was limited during the second session of a two-a-day as the Grizzlies continue managing his workload, according to Damichael Cole of the Memphis Commercial Appeal.

D'Angelo Russell News / Field Level Media / September 30

NBA veteran D'Angelo Russell signs with team in China

Former NBA All-Star guard D'Angelo Russell signed a contract with the Shanghai Sharks of the Chinese Basketball Association. The CBA announced the transaction Wednesday on social media.

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Memphis Grizzlies News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 30

D’Angelo Russell heading to China after getting waived by Grizzlies

D’Angelo Russell won’t be on an NBA team to start the 2026-27 season. Instead, he’ll be in China after it was announced that he’d be signing with the Shanghai Sharks, according to the team’s Instagram page.

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Memphis Grizzlies News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / September 30

Three intriguing Memphis Grizzlies lineup combinations for 2026-27

The Memphis Grizzlies have plenty of depth in the frontcourt that could unlock several lineup possibilities this season. Cam Boozer's playmaking at 6-9, Zach Edey's size and Isaiah Stewart's versatility gives Grizzlies coach Tuomas Iisalo options.

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.

Zach Edey News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 28

Zach Edey sends stern message on Grizzlies doubters ahead of 2026-27 season

The Memphis Grizzlies hit a hard reset in 2026, trading away Jaren Jackson Jr. and Ja Morant to set themselves off into a new era of basketball — with third overall pick of the 2026 NBA Draft Cameron Boozer now set to lead the team into the future.

Isaiah Stewart News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / September 28

Isaiah Stewart Wants to Bring Grit and Grind Back to Grizzlies

The Identity Memphis Wanted When Isaiah Stewart arrived at the podium for his first Memphis media day, he didn't take long to bring up one of Grizzlies fans' favorite phrases: grit and grind.

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Zach Edey News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / September 28

Memphis Grizzlies give major health updates on Zach Edey, others

Health has been arguably the biggest thorn in the side of the Memphis Grizzlies over the past three seasons. 2023-24 was completely derailed by injuries, and bumps and bruises played a big role in Memphis finishing 25-57 in 2025-26.

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 28

Three takeaways from Zach Kleiman and Tuomas Iisalo's Memphis Grizzlies Media Day

The NBA season for the Memphis Grizzlies is finally approaching. And while there was plenty said by the players of the Memphis Grizzlies, it was the two public faces of the top of the organization - General Manager Zach Kleiman and Head Coach Tuomas Iisalo - who caught my attention most with what they said at Media Day.

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 / 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.

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.

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

Draymond Green thinks Klay Thompson wanted to leave Warriors years before he did

Draymond Green calls out media over Klay Thompson narrative

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NBA 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.

Cameron Boozer News / Yardbarker / July 5