Feb 12, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Luke Kennard (10) reacts with forward Lamar Stevens (24) during the second half against the New Orleans Pelicans at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Memphis Grizzlies Make Roster Move Announcement After Blowout Loss

Originally posted on Memphis Grizzlies on SI
By Logan Struck | Last updated Feb 21, 2025 2:17 PM ET

The Memphis Grizzlies suffered a horrible loss on Thursday night, getting taken down by the Indiana Pacers 127-113. Despite taking as much as a 13-point lead in the first quarter, the Grizzlies quickly gave it away. The Pacers scored 50 points in the second period, outscoring the Grizzlies by 24.

Before the game, the Grizzlies reportedly signed 27-year-old standout forward Lamar Stevens to a 10-day contract, but after the loss, Memphis officially announced the move.

"The Memphis Grizzlies today announced the team signed forward Lamar Stevens to a 10-day contract as a Call-Up from the NBA G League's Motor City Cruise. In a related move, the Grizzlies waived guard Johnny Davis," Grizzlies PR announced.

The @memgrizz signed Lamar Stevens to a 10-day contract as a Call-Up from the @nbagleague Motor City Cruise. In a related move, the Grizzlies waived Johnny Davis. pic.twitter.com/qxvngaupjl
— Grizzlies PR (@GrizzliesPR) February 21, 2025

Stevens played 19 games with the Grizzlies last season, averaging 11.5 points and 5.1 rebounds through his short stint. Since then, the 6-foot-6 forward has spent time with the Detroit Pistons' G League affiliate, the Motor City Cruise.

In 18 games with the Cruise this season, Stevens is averaging 17.2 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks. The veteran forward can certainly provide valuable depth to this Grizzlies squad and has proven his skillset in the past.

Here is 15 minutes of Lamar Stevens scoring highlights since he back

(peep his middy game if you arent familiar) pic.twitter.com/MBWaR3novH
— 〽 (@VinceGGCentral) February 21, 2025

With signing Stevens, the Grizzlies waived Johnny Davis. The former tenth-overall pick was traded from the Washington Wizards to the Grizzlies at the deadline, but he did not touch the court in Memphis. Stevens' 10-day contract should provide value to the Grizzlies, and it would not be surprising if he gets further opportunities.

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