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Anthony Black injury update is crucial for Magic before preseason

Orlando Magic guard Anthony Black is making significant progress from his ankle injury as the team prepares to begin its preseason schedule next week. The Magic wrapped up their first week of training camp Friday with their preseason opener against the Memphis Grizzlies set for Wednesday. Black has been limited throughout camp after suffering a […] The post Anthony Black injury update is crucial for Magic before preseason appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Grizzlies officially waive Jordan Hawkins

The expected has become reality with Jordan Hawkins and the Grizzlies. Memphis announced that it has waived Hawkins, the former lottery pick acquired from the Pelicans in a trade last month. ESPN previously reported that the sides had mutually agreed to part ways, allowing Hawkins to seek another opportunity. Now we’ll find out where that opportunity […] The post Grizzlies officially waive Jordan Hawkins appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Grizzlies agree to part with Jordan Hawkins

The Memphis Grizzlies and guard Jordan Hawkins have reached a mutual agreement to separate, according to ESPN sources. The decision will allow the former 2023 NBA lottery pick to explore opportunities elsewhere in the league once he clears waivers and officially becomes a free agent. The post Grizzlies agree to part with Jordan Hawkins appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Grizzlies Waive Jordan Hawkins

10:44 pm: Hawkins has been waived, according to the Grizzlies (Twitter link). 9:28 pm: The Grizzlies will waive recent trade acquisition Jordan Hawkins, according to Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link), who refers to the move as a mutual decision to enable the former lottery pick to find a new team in free agency. Assuming […]

Grizzlies waive 2023 lottery pick 1 month after trading for him

The Memphis Grizzlies have made another notable roster decision ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season. They just waived Jordan Hawkins one month after acquiring the former lottery pick from the New Orleans Pelicans. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Memphis and Hawkins mutually agreed to part ways. Thgis allows the 24-year-old guard to explore the open […] The post Grizzlies waive 2023 lottery pick 1 month after trading for him appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Memphis Grizzlies part ways with former lottery pick

The Memphis Grizzlies are parting ways with Jordan Hawkins, per Shams Charania of ESPN. The decision was made mutually, as Hawkins will now look for a new opportunity elsewhere once he becomes a free agent. https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/2106193470293475672?s=20 Jordan Hawkins leaves Grizzlies after Pelicans trade The New Orleans Pelicans traded Jordan Hawkins to the Memphis Grizzlies in a four-player deal last month. The 14th overall pick of the 2023 NBA Draft, Hawkins averaged 5.1 points...

JaVale McGee joins D’Angelo Russell in Shanghai

JaVale McGee has officially signed with the Shanghai Sharks, joining fellow NBA veteran D’Angelo Russell on the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) team’s roster. Russell’s arrival in Shanghai was confirmed earlier this week after the Memphis Grizzlies waived the 30-year-old guard on September 25. Interestingly, both players have represented the Los Angeles Lakers, Golden State Warriors […] The post JaVale McGee joins D’Angelo Russell in Shanghai appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Lakers reportedly had chance to trade for Buddy Hield, passed

Buddy Hield and the Lakers have been connected in trade rumors so many times that you almost expect him to eventually wind up there by accident. Well, it appears, they had another chance. Specifically, L.A. had an opportunity to acquire Hield in a consolidation trade this offseason but elected not to pursue the deal, according […] The post Lakers reportedly had chance to trade for Buddy Hield, passed appeared first on Hoops Wire .

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 three players with guaranteed salaries before opening night unless it can find a trade, with Micah Peavy, Jordan Hawkins and Kris Murray among those most vulnerable, according to Brett […] The post Grizzlies have roster crunch to solve before opening night appeared first on Hoops Wire .

JaVale McGee finds new team, joins another former Laker

Three-time NBA champion JaVale McGee has officially joined the Shanghai Sharks, putting two longtime NBA veterans on the same CBA roster after the Chinese club also signed guard D'Angelo Russell. Russell's move to Shanghai was announced earlier this week after the Memphis Grizzlies waived him on September 25. Despite both spending time with several of the same NBA franchises, McGee and Russell have never previously been teammates. Both played for the Lakers, Warriors, and Mavericks, but their ...

Dwight Howard, Tracy McGrady & Others Support D’Angelo Russell Amid Backlash Over China Move

D’Angelo Russell’s NBA career has taken an unexpected turn. The former All-Star guard is leaving the NBA for the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) after signing with the Shanghai Sharks for the 2026-27 season. The move came only days after the Memphis Grizzlies waived him. It ended a difficult period in which Russell moved between several […] The post Dwight Howard, Tracy McGrady & Others Support D’Angelo Russell Amid Backlash Over China Move appeared first on EssentiallySports .

Wizards unveil 2026-27 promotional schedule

The Washington Wizards on Thursday released their 2026-27 promotional schedule, which features an AJ Dybantsa bobblehead night when the Wizards play the Miami Heat on Feb. 10. Dybantsa will have three separate bobblehead nights throughout his rookie campaign: Trae Young “Ice Trae” Bobblehead Night is scheduled for Nov. 16 against the Memphis Grizzlies. The Wizards […]

Grizzlies Notes: Roster Crunch, Stewart, Grant, Offseason

Having been sidelined by an ankle injury, recently acquired wing Micah Peavy won’t get a chance to make his case for a regular season roster spot during training camp, making him a likely victim of the Grizzlies’ roster crunch this fall, writes Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. Memphis is carrying 18 players on standard contracts and […]

Nikola Vucevic’s Magic return draws eye-opening take from Desmond Bane

Nikola Vucevic’s return to the Orlando Magic has already made an impression on new teammate Desmond Bane as the organization prepares for the 2026-27 NBA season. Following Orlando’s second day of training camp Wednesday, Bane discussed what he has seen from the veteran center since Vucevic returned to the franchise this offseason. Speaking with the […] The post Nikola Vucevic’s Magic return draws eye-opening take from Desmond Bane appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Vote: Will Ja Morant be the Greatest Trail Blazers #1?

With the start of Portland Trail Blazers training camp, we now have our first glimpse of Ja Morant in a Portland Trail Blazers uniform. He switched over from the #12 he wore with the Memphis Grizzlies to #1 in Portland. Ten Blazers have worn the #1 uniform before Morant. They are: Here’s the question: considering […]

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. That’s apparently easier said than done. Coach Tuomas Iisalo […] The post Grizzlies know Zach Edey wants to push it. They won’t let him appeared first on Hoops Wire .

D'Angelo Russell Chooses Shocking Destination In Free Agency

D'Angelo Russell was recently released by the Memphis Grizzlies, and has been a member of six NBA teams over the last three years. After all the shuffling around, he has now decided to take his talents to... China.  🚨 D'Angelo Russell has reportedly agreed to a deal with the Shanghai Sharks of the Chinese Basketball Association DLoading, 30, was a free agent after being released by the Grizzlies pic.twitter.com/0Rg7D70wj7 — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) September 30, 2026 Russell has ...

Southwest Notes: Harris, Mavs, Pelicans, Rockets, Grizzlies

San Antonio wasn’t the only team with interest in veteran forward Tobias Harris this offseason, but of his potential suitors, the Spurs were the one he considered the best bet to help him achieve his top remaining goal as a player. “I have one goal that I would love to accomplish through the rest of […]

D’Angelo Russell Leaves NBA for Chinese Team as Fans Make Wild Predictions

For years, “go play in China” has been one of the internet’s go-to jokes anytime D’Angelo Russell had an inefficient night. A meme built on his up-and-down NBA career despite flashes of real scoring talent. That joke just became reality. Days after being waived by the Memphis Grizzlies, Russell reportedly agreed to sign with the […] The post D’Angelo Russell Leaves NBA for Chinese Team as Fans Make Wild Predictions appeared first on EssentiallySports .

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. It’s a good move for the Sharks, as they get a point guard who can score the ball while […] The post D’Angelo Russell heading to China after getting waived by Grizzlies appeared first on ClutchPoints .