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Xavier Cooks Grizzlies add Karim López at 21 after trade downs
Tue, Jun 23, 2026, 4:32 PM
Grizzlies selected Karim López with the No. 21 pick in the NBA Draft.
Analysis: The 6-foot-8 Lopez, who recorded solid numbers for the New Zealand Breakers last season, is the first native of Mexico to become a first-round pick in NBA Draft history. Last season, the 19-year-old averaged 11.9 points, 6.1 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.0 blocks per game, and he was most effective offensively from 15 feet and in. However, Lopez has the potential to expand his offensive game and the size and athleticism to be a factor defensively. Memphis traded down twice from pick 16 but was still able to add a talented piece in López. He'll provide value on both ends of the floor and should fit well next to Cameron Boozer, who the Grizzlies added with the 3rd pick. |
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Xavier Cooks Grizzlies add Cameron Boozer with No. 3 pick
Tue, Jun 23, 2026, 2:25 PM
Grizzlies selected Cameron Boozer with the No. 3 pick in the NBA Draft.
Analysis: Boozer is one of the top prospects in the draft class, regardless of position. While he offers a high floor, that may be selling his long-term ceiling short. A consensus All-American, the 6-foot-8 forward averaged 22.5 points, 10.1 rebounds, 4.1 assists, 1.4 steals and 1.4 three-pointers in 33.4 minutes at Duke, shooting 55.6 percent from the field, 39.1 percent from three and 78.9 percent from the foul line. Boozer's physicality and work ethic make him a good choice for any franchise looking to reset its roster. He should slot in as the starting power forward for Memphis after they traded Jaren Jackson Jr. to Utah at the trade deadline. Boozer should fit in well alongside Zach Edey in the starting unit and become the franchise cornerstone for the Grizzlies. |
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Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Shams: KCP exercises player option for 2026-27
Fri, Jun 19, 2026, 1:16 PM
Shams Charania
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope will exercise his player option for the 2026-27 season, per ESPN's Shams Charania.
Analysis: Caldwell-Pope's 2025-26 campaign ended early after he injured his finger and underwent surgery. Before the injury, the veteran guard was having one of his least-productive seasons as a pro and had struggled to provide fantasy value. Nonetheless, his opt -in will bring him back to Memphis for a third season. |
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Brandon Clarke Brandon Clarke passes away at 29 years old
Tue, May 12, 2026, 8:08 AM
Priority Sports
Brandon Clarke has passed away at 29 years old.
Analysis: Clarke's agency Priority Sports released the information regarding his passing, though no other details have been reported at this time. Clarke spent seven seasons with the Grizzlies after being a first-round pick in 2019. He was named to the All-Rookie first team that year, though injuries limited his availability over the past few seasons. Clarke was only 29 years old at the time of his passing. |
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Rayan Rupert Rayan Rupert has 21/12/5 line in season finale
Sun, Apr 12, 2026, 5:03 PM
Rayan Rupert had 21 points (8-of-15 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), 12 rebounds, five assists, two steals, one block and two three-pointers in Sunday's loss to the Rockets.
Analysis: Rupert finished the season with three excellent games in a row. A former second round pick on a two-way deal, Rupert has been given plenty of minutes by the Grizzlies in the second half of the season and only flashed his potential. Still just 21, he could be worth stashing in dynasty, but expectations should be tempered. |
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Xavier Cooks Adama Bal (ankle) downgraded to out vs. Houston
Sun, Apr 12, 2026, 1:45 PM
Memphis Grizzlies
Adama Bal (ankle) is out for Sunday's game against the Rockets.
Analysis: Bal joins the long list of Grizzlies players who won't be available for Sunday's regular-season finale. The rookie was on a 10-day contract, and he hopes that his play was good enough to earn a summer league opportunity with the Grizzlies or another NBA team. |
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Olivier-Maxence Prosper Olivier-Maxence Prosper upgraded to available
Sun, Apr 12, 2026, 1:43 PM
Memphis Grizzlies
Olivier-Maxence Prosper (ankle) is available for Sunday's game against the Rockets.
Analysis: Prosper was initially questionable for Sunday's game. Given how shorthanded the Grizzlies are, he should play significant minutes for the regular-season finale. |
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Rayan Rupert Rayan Rupert posts 16/12/4/3/1 line off bench
Fri, Apr 10, 2026, 6:21 PM
Rayan Rupert provided a boost off the bench with 16 points (7-of-25 FGs), 12 rebounds, four assists, three steals, one block and one three-pointer against the Jazz on Friday.
Analysis: After being inactive for two games, Rupert was back in the rotation for this game. He came off the bench at first, but he ended up starting the second half. His shot was inefficient, but he was able to contribute across the board in the box score. The former second-round pick signed a two-way deal with Memphis in February and is still only 21 years old. He still holds enough upside for dynasty managers to consider him as a stash, but it is unlikely this production carries over into next season. |
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Dariq Whitehead Dariq Whitehead scores team-high 21 points
Fri, Apr 10, 2026, 6:10 PM
Dariq Whitehead led the Grizzlies with 21 points (8-of-18 FGs), three rebounds and three three-pointers against the Jazz on Friday.
Analysis: Whitehead scored 16 of his 21 points in the first half, and he ended up sitting most the way after that, which prevented him from having a bigger night. The former five-star prospect never figured things out due to injuries, but he is still a talented young scorer. He has been able to prove that while on a 10-day for Memphis, but it will take more than that for him to earn a standard contract ahead of next season. |
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Dariq Whitehead MEM: Williamson, Whitehead, Bal, Mashack, Okani
Fri, Apr 10, 2026, 3:11 PM
Memphis Grizzlies
Lucas Williamson, Dariq Whitehead, Adama Bal, Jahmai Mashack and Toby Okani will start Friday's game against the Jazz.
Analysis: The Grizzlies are extremely light on bodies for Friday's game, and they're rolling out another new starting lineup. Mashack and Okani are the only holdovers from Wednesday's loss to the Nuggets, with Williamson, Whitehead and Bal moving from the bench to the starting five. |
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Olivier-Maxence Prosper Olivier-Maxence Prosper (ankle) downgraded to out
Fri, Apr 10, 2026, 2:47 PM
Memphis Grizzlies
Olivier-Maxence Prosper (ankle) is out for Friday's game against the Jazz.
Analysis: Prosper will miss a second consecutive game due to a sore right ankle. With Taylor Hendricks and GG Jackson also out, Toby Okani will have to play heavy minutes once again. He played 33 minutes in Wednesday's loss to the Nuggets, and that was with Hendricks available. Taj Gibson is available, but he played just five minutes on Wednesday. |
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Olivier-Maxence Prosper Olivier-Maxence Prosper (ankle) doubtful vs. Utah
Thu, Apr 9, 2026, 2:11 PM
NBA Injury Report
Olivier-Maxence Prosper (ankle) is doubtful for Friday's game against the Jazz.
Analysis: Prosper did not play in Wednesday's loss to the Nuggets and appears likely to miss a second consecutive game on Friday. With Taylor Hendricks and GG Jackson already out, the Grizzlies are likely to play Toby Okani heavy minutes. Taj Gibson is available, but he played just five minutes on Wednesday. |
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Taylor Hendricks Taylor Hendricks, GG Jackson ruled out vs. Utah
Thu, Apr 9, 2026, 2:04 PM
NBA Injury Report
Taylor Hendricks (thumb) and GG Jackson (knee) are out for Friday's game against the Jazz.
Analysis: While Hendricks scored 16 points in Wednesday's loss to the Nuggets, Jackson was not available. With both out and Olivier-Maxence Prosper listed as doubtful for Friday's game, Toby Okani is likely to play heavy minutes out of necessity. |
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Taylor Hendricks Taylor Hendricks adds 16 points Wednesday vs. DEN
Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 5:50 PM
Taylor Hendricks produced 16 points (6-of-8 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), six rebounds, one assist, one steal, one block and two three-pointers in Wednesday's loss to the Nuggets.
Analysis: Hendricks was productive despite playing only 22 minutes on Wednesday. He shot the ball well overall and capitalized on his few three-point attempts, allowing him to score in double figures for a second consecutive game. The fourth-year forward also contributed on the glass and finished as the only Grizzlies player to record at least one block and steal apiece. Hendricks has been a more productive player during his brief time in Memphis than he was previously in Utah. He'll have an opportunity to finish the regular season strong. |
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Taylor Hendricks MEM: Clayton, Coward, Mashack, Okani, Hendricks
Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 2:39 PM
NBA Lineups
Walter Clayton Jr., Cedric Coward, Jahmai Mashack, Toby Okani and Taylor Hendricks will start Wednesday's game against the Nuggets.
Analysis: Hendricks, who did not play in Monday's loss to the Cavaliers, is available and will replace Olivier-Maxence Prosper in the starting lineup. The other changes to the lineup are Mashack and Okani, who step in for Cam Spencer and Lucas Williamson. Spencer is not available, but Williamson should play significant minutes off the bench. |
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Olivier-Maxence Prosper Olivier-Maxence Prosper (ankle) downgraded to out
Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 2:10 PM
Memphis Grizzlies
Olivier-Maxence Prosper (ankle) is out for Wednesday's game against the Nuggets.
Analysis: Initially doubtful, Prosper is out for Wednesday's game. Taylor Hendricks and Toby Okani are likely to play heavy minutes, as the Grizzlies are light on options in the frontcourt. |
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Taj Gibson Taj Gibson (foot) removed from injury report
Tue, Apr 7, 2026, 1:02 PM
NBA Injury Report
Taj Gibson (foot) is not on the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Nuggets.
Analysis: Gibson is back after sitting out Monday's loss to the Cavaliers. Given Wednesday's matchup, he may have to play rotation minutes, as GG Jackson is out and Olivier-Maxence Prosper is doubtful. |
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Olivier-Maxence Prosper Olivier-Maxence Prosper (ankle) doubtful vs. Denver
Tue, Apr 7, 2026, 12:59 PM
NBA Injury Report
Olivier-Maxence Prosper (ankle) is doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Nuggets.
Analysis: Prosper, who scored 24 points in Monday's loss to the Cavaliers, is on track to miss Wednesday's game. With GG Jackson already out, the Grizzlies will lean heavily on Taylor Hendricks and Toby Okani in the frontcourt, and there may also be rotation minutes available to Taj Gibson. |
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GG Jackson GG Jackson (knee) ruled out vs. Denver
Tue, Apr 7, 2026, 12:32 PM
NBA Injury Report
GG Jackson (knee) is out for Wednesday's game against the Nuggets.
Analysis: Jackson is out after playing 18 minutes in Monday's loss to the Cavaliers. With Taylor Hendricks available after not playing on Monday, he'll fill the void left by Jackson in the starting five. |
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Taylor Hendricks Taylor Hendricks (thumb) absent from injury report
Tue, Apr 7, 2026, 12:30 PM
NBA Injury Report
Taylor Hendricks (thumb) is off the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Nuggets.
Analysis: Hendricks is back after sitting out Monday's loss to the Cavaliers. With Olivier-Maxence Prosper listed as doubtful and GG Jackson out, Hendricks is going to play heavy minutes on Wednesday. |
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