Isaiah Stewart said he felt unappreciated during his time with the Detroit Pistons, despite believing he had invested heavily in changing the franchise’s culture. Stewart discussed his experience in an interview with Andscape after joining the Memphis Grizzlies this offseason. “You will work so hard and you have a goal, you are putting your all […]
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With the Detroit Pistons trading Isaiah Stewart to the Memphis Grizzlies back in late June, he was one of several pieces the team moved on from. As rumors continue to surround the Pistons and Jalen Duren and whether a split is coming soon, Stewart would speak about the deteriorating relationship with the franchise that led […]
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Isaiah Stewart II is embracing a new opportunity with the Memphis Grizzlies after being surprised by his trade from the Detroit Pistons. Stewart initially believed he might end up with either the Los Angeles Lakers or Washington Wizards. Instead, Memphis emerged as his destination, and the veteran big man is pleased with the outcome. “I’m […]
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In an interview with Marc J. Spears of Andscape, new Grizzlies big man Isaiah Stewart talks about his “love for the city of Detroit,” being traded by the Pistons, and his excitement for a “new chapter” in Memphis. According to Spears, Stewart said Trajan Langdon told him during the 2024 offseason – when Langdon became […]
Technically speaking, only one NBA team — Memphis — is at the expanded offseason limit of 21 players under contract. So the other 29 teams each have at least one roster opening. However, NBA clubs are only permitted to carry 15 players on standard contracts once the regular season begins, plus up to three players […]
Former Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke died from an accidental overdose of heroin and cocaine, the Los Angeles County medical examiner’s office announced Friday. The medical examiner also cited the combined effects of multiple prescription medications as a significant factor in Clarke’s death, according to Melody Gutierrez of The Athletic. Those medications were not identified in […]
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The L.A. County medical examiner has confirmed the cause of Brandon Clarke's death months after the Grizzlies forward passed away unexpectedly.
The Los Angeles County medical examiner’s office announced Friday that Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke died due to an accidental overdose of heroin and cocaine, writes Melody Gutierrez of The Athletic. The brief report also cited the “combined effects of multiple prescription medications” as a significant factor in Clarke’s death, Gutierrez adds. Those medications weren’t listed Friday, […]
Authorities have disclosed the official cause and manner of Brandon Clarke’s death nearly three months after the Grizzlies forward died.
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Coming in the aftermath of the death of Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke back in May, the cause of it has been revealed on Friday in a report by the L.A. County Medical Examiner. With the NBA, the basketball world, and others mourning the passing of Clarke, there’s no denying the news shook the core […]
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If the Los Angeles Lakers want a less risky option to start at forward than the costly targets they're looking at, they should call the Memphis Grizzlies.
The two new Spanish Mavericks, rookie Sergio De Larrea and recently traded from the Memphis Grizzlies, stretch-big Santi Aldama, may not need a lot of minutes together before making a real impact for the Dallas Mavericks this season. They already played a lot of minutes together during FIBA EuroBasket 2025, and during the preparation stage […]
The Phoenix Suns acquired Dillon Brooks as part of the Kevin Durant trade, and on the surface, many of us viewed him primarily as salary filler. Then we witnessed the profound effect he had on the culture and direction of the team last season. With Brooks entering the final year of his contract, it became […]
Trail Blazers The Trail Blazers knew they were taking a chance when they acquired Ja Morant. The bigger question is whether the gamble pays off. As Keith Smith of Spotrac recently reported (via SI’s Jeremy Brener), one Portland executive said the organization believes Morant simply needed a fresh start after seven seasons with the Grizzlies. […]
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Recapping the 2026 offseason moves for the NBA Southwest Division: returning players, arriving and departing players, roster status, cap/tax/apron status, exceptions, extension eligible players and full analysis.
The Detroit Pistons won’t trade for a superstar because of the high asking price. So they might like this idea instead. It’s been somewhat of a whacky offseason for the Pistons. Tobias Harris walked for nothing. Isaiah Stewart, a key piece of the team’s identity, was shipped to the rebuilding Grizzlies. Marcus Sasser is now […]
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On the Ja Morant trade, how the Blazers improve the roster moving foward, how it impacts future decisions on other key players, and some notes on the Grizzlies.
The Dallas Mavericks' Santi Aldama trade seems like a huge win for Dallas, as AJ Johnson, the player Dallas gave up to acquire Aldama, doesn't look like he will stick with the Memphis Grizzlies.
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, who will sign a one-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers after agreeing to a buyout with the Memphis Grizzlies, spoke on his Dawg Talk Podcast about reuniting with ex-Los Angeles Lakers teammate LeBron James and the importance of "playing meaningful basketball" again.
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is accustomed to playing in important basketball games, as he started on two different title teams over the course of his career.Last season though, Caldwell-Pope missed out on postseason play as a member of the Memphis Grizzlies and the year before his Orlando Magic played just five playoff games before being eliminated in […]
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The 2026 NBA draft class is nearly under contract. As detailed by Luke Adams of Hoops Rumors, all 30 first-round picks have officially signed their rookie deals, while 19 of the 30 second-round selections have also reached agreements with their new teams. That leaves 11 second-round picks still waiting to put pen to paper: Grizzlies: […]
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Grizzlies D’Angelo Russell may not be with the Grizzlies much longer, but one veteran NBA scout believes he could still help the right team. According to Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel, the scout would take Russell over fellow veteran guards Bradley Beal and Russell Westbrook if the Heat are looking to add […]
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Karim Lopez, the 21st overall pick in the 2026 draft, officially signed his rookie scale contract with the Grizzlies on Wednesday, making him the last of this year’s first-round picks to formally join his new NBA team. However, while first-rounders are 30-for-30 in terms of signing their first NBA contracts, the completion rate for second-rounders […]
The Memphis Grizzlies are reportedly set to part ways with veteran point guard D'Angelo Russell before the offseason comes to a close.
Timberwolves The Jonathan Kuminga sweepstakes may have another team involved. According to HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto, the Timberwolves have also expressed interest in the restricted free agent after missing out on LeBron James. Minnesota has an opening at power forward and could offer its $6.06 million taxpayer mid-level exception. That still trails what the Lakers and […]
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