Apr 7, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Phoenix Suns center Jock Landale (11) dunks for the basket agianst the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Memphis Grizzlies Officially Sign 4-Year NBA Center

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Jul 16, 2025 3:16 PM ET

Jock Landale has played four seasons in the NBA for the San Antonio Spurs, Phoenix Suns and Houston Rockets.

The 29-year-old finished last year (with the Rockets) averaging 4.8 points and 3.3 rebounds per contest while shooting 53.3% from the field in 42 games.

This week, the Memphis Grizzlies officially announced that they have signed Landale.

Via Grizzlies.com (on July 15): "The Memphis Grizzlies today announced the team signed centerJock Landale. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed."

The @memgrizz today announced the team signed Jock Landale. pic.twitter.com/kBMd5OSvMU
— Grizzlies PR (@GrizzliesPR) July 15, 2025

Landale was an undrafted rookie for the Spurs during the 2021-22 season.

His career averages are 5.4 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.0 assists per contest while shooting 51.8% from the field and 29.7% from the three-point range in 221 games.

Via Parker Fleming (on July 15): "With the Grizzlies making the Jock Landale and Santi Aldama (re-)signings official today, there should be no more pending moves. Their roster stands at 15 now"

With the Grizzlies making the Jock Landale and Santi Aldama (re-)signings official today, there should be no more pending moves. Their roster stands at 15 now
— Parker Fleming (@PAKA_FLOCKA) July 15, 2025

The Grizzlies have a talented roster led by Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr.

They reached the 2025 NBA playoffs as the eighth seed in the Western Conference with a 48-34 record.

However, the team lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round (in four games).

Via ESPN's Bobby Marks: "Here is the transaction timeline in Memphis:

1. Cole Anthony: Waive and Stretch

2. Jaren Jackson Jr: Renegotiate (cap space) and extend

3. Cam Spencer: Remaining cap space

4. Santi Aldama: Bird rights (cap hold is released)

5. Ty Jerome: Room exception

6. Jock Landale: Veteran minimum"

Here is the transaction timeline in Memphis:

1. Cole Anthony: Waive and Stretch

2. Jaren Jackson Jr: Renegotiate (cap space) and extend

3. Cam Spencer: Remaining cap space

4. Santi Aldama: Bird rights (cap hold is released)

5. Ty Jerome: Room exception

6. Jock Landale:…
— Bobby Marks (@BobbyMarks42) July 14, 2025