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It wasn’t a lot of fun for Duke to play against Ty Jerome when he was at Virginia, but that guy was a winner. He understood Tony Bennett’s system perfectly and led his team brilliantly. As it has turned out, he’s become valuable in the NBA too. He’s expected to start for the Memphis Grizzlies, […]
Former NBA All-Star D'Angelo Russell is taking his talents overseas for the 2026-27 season. The 30-year-old guard has reportedly agreed to a deal with the Shanghai Sharks of the CBA, with this being his first experience outside of the U.S. in his career. https://www.instagram.com/p/Dd5vAUxNSY2/ The former Los Angeles Lakers star hit the free agency market after being released by the Memphis Grizzlies last week . Memphis waived Russell as part of a roster-trimming move, clearing the way for the...
Ja Morant admitted he was surprised after the Memphis Grizzlies dealt him to the Portland Trail Blazers this offseason. Now that he’s here, the two-time All-Star seeks to re-establish himself as one of the NBA’s best guards. During the Portland Trail Blazers’ Media Day, Morant reflected on his adjustment to moving to Oregon this summer [...]
Speaking on Monday to local reporters at the Kings’ media day, Ben Simmons said the decision to sit out last season and let his surgically repaired back fully heal was the best one he could’ve made for his career, adding that there’s a “night and day” difference in his mental health since the last time […]
Ja Morant said joining the Portland Trail Blazers has given him a fresh start and a chance to focus on basketball after several difficult seasons with the Memphis Grizzlies. Speaking during Portland’s media day on Monday, September 28, Morant said the move is beginning to feel real as the start of the 2026-27 season approaches. […] The post Ja Morant: ‘Now I get to start over’ with Trail Blazers appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
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. However, now the young team will have rookie Cam Boozer, whom fans have a lot of expectations for. He will be stepping into the NBA as a top-three draft […] The post Grizzlies’ Cam Boozer reveals important advice from dad Carlos ahead of rookie season appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Grizzlies Zach Edey may not have to wait until the regular season to get back on the floor. The Grizzlies center has been cleared for on-court activity, and general manager Zach Kleiman said Monday that Edey remains on schedule to be available for the Oct. 21 opener, according to Chris Herrington of The Daily Memphian. […] The post NBA Notes: Grizzlies, Zach Edey, Lakers, Heat, Giannis Antetokounmpo appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Memphis Grizzlies shooting guard Jordan Hawkins looked back at his time with the New Orleans Pelicans during 2026 Media Day (shot 34.8% from three in 174 games played). (via Memphis Grizzlies): “I was talking to my college coach (Dan Hurley) the other day actually and he was just telling me like, ‘Going into New Orleans, […] The post Jordan Hawkins: I didn’t take full advantage of my opportunity in New Orleans appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
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. This is a rebuilding Grizzlies team, and one of those intriguing young players is Scotty Pippen Jr. Pippen missed most of last season after suffering a toe injury, but […] The post Scotty Pippen Jr. drops bold declaration on 2026-27 Grizzlies squad appeared first on ClutchPoints .
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. With that said, many expect the Grizzlies […] The post Zach Edey sends stern message on Grizzlies doubters ahead of 2026-27 season appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Asked Monday about the Trail Blazers’ offseason trade for Ja Morant, general manager Joe Cronin said he did extensive background work on the two-time All-Star point guard before making the deal, according to Jason Quick of The Athletic. “I’ve studied Ja Morant for a long, long time, and I’m very, very confident he is a […]
Ja Morant indicated on Monday that he would be open to a bench role with the Portland Trail Blazers if that's what the team felt was necessary.
Zach Edey continues to progress along the rehab trajectory that the Grizzlies expected and has been medically cleared for on-court activity, according to Chris Herrington of The Daily Memphian (Twitter link). At the team’s media day on Monday, general manager Zach Kleiman said the third-year center is on pace to play in the October 21 […]
Former Dallas Mavericks point guard D'Angelo Russell is without a team once more after being waived by the Memphis Grizzlies. Dallas was smart to trade him when they did, as he can't seem to find a long-term NBA home.
Santi Aldama has been limited in his participation in the Mavericks’ training camp as he continues to recover from an arthroscopic procedure on his right knee that he underwent in March, writes Grant Afseth of Dallas Sports Journal. Aldama, who was acquired from Memphis in a July trade, had to miss the World Cup qualifiers […]
Quinten Post is already being flagged as a potential trade candidate for the Memphis Grizzlies after departing the Golden State Warriors in free agency.
Free agent center N’Faly Dante has signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Knicks, the team announced (via Twitter). Dante spent part of last season with Atlanta before suffering a torn ACL in his right knee during a December G League game and being waived in February. He appeared in four games with the Hawks […]
The NBA transaction wire is spinning at full speed with training camps right around the corner, and teams are shuffling the deck on a daily basis to finalize their rosters. Let’s take a look: Grizzlies bring in Lewis Jr. The Grizzlies had a busy Saturday, cycling through a handful of players to fill the back […] The post NBA Moves: Grizzlies, Kira Lewis Jr, Kings, Leaky Black, Bulls, Thunder appeared first on Hoops Wire .
By Rory Maher | at September 26, 2026 1:55 pm Former lottery pick Kira Lewis Jr. is the latest roster addition for the Grizzlies, who have made several changes to their 21st spot on Saturday (All Twitter links). Brendan Hausen, who was signed on Friday after D’Angelo Russell was waived, was cut on Saturday morning to make room for former Warriors guard Yuri Collins. Collins was subsequently waived so Memphis could sign former Villanova standout Eric Dixon, who has now been released to add Lewi...
Former lottery pick Kira Lewis Jr. is the latest roster addition for the Grizzlies, who have made several changes to their 21st spot on Saturday (all Twitter links). Brendan Hausen, who was signed on Friday after D’Angelo Russell was waived, was cut on Saturday morning to make room for former Warriors guard Yuri Collins. Collins […]
There were already significant reasons why the Celtics wouldn't sign D'Angelo Russell. Shortly before the Grizzlies waived him, that list got even longer.
Trail Blazers The Trail Blazers acquired Ja Morant at a price that would have seemed impossible a few years ago. The question is which version of Morant they’re getting. He played just 79 games over his final three seasons with the Grizzlies. An NBA scout told Blake Silverman of Sports Illustrated that a change of […] The post NBA Notes: Blazers, Ja Morant, Sixers, LeBron James, Pelicans appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA veteran guard D'Angelo Russell was waived by the Grizzlies on Friday. The Chicago Bulls need to focus on other priorities besides adding another veteran.
D’Lo is a man of many famous words. Somehow, they come back to haunt him. D’Angelo Russell has found himself at the center of intense online ridicule after a confident social media comment backfired within two and a half months of his latest trade. The man who likes himself with a chip on his shoulder […] The post D’Angelo Russell Becomes Laughing Stock Over Bold Comment Just Days Before Grizzlies Waived Him: “No Matter Where You Send Me…” appeared first on EssentiallySports .
The Nuggets have two big reasons they don't need to pursue D'Angelo Russell now that he's been waived by the Grizzlies.