Karim Lopez News, Rumors, Updates - Memphis Grizzlies

Recalled to NBA The Grizzlies recalled Lopez from the G League's Memphis Hustle on Wednesday.

Impact Lopez was assigned to the Hustle on Saturday but will return to the parent club for Wednesday's matchup with Denver. The rookie forward has yet to log more than four minutes through three regular-season appearancers, and he isn't guaranteed to see the floor Wednesday.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Back in G League The Grizzlies assigned Lopez to the G League's Memphis Hustle on Saturday.

Impact Lopez has moved between the NBA and G League frequently over the past week, as Saturday's move marks his third time being assigned to the Hustle in five days. The 19-year-old has logged four total points in three games with the parent club but will likely be far more involved in the G League.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from G League on Thursday Memphis recalled Lopez from the G League's Memphis Hustle on Thursday.

Impact Lopez was sent to the G League squad only for Thursday's practice before rejoining the Grizzlies. While he's not seeing a lot of playing time for the parent club, the rookie remains a depth option and could also be involved in G League action if he's assigned again in the future. He hasn't played in any of the last two NBA contests after logging two points and two rebounds over seven minutes of play at the end of October.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Heading back to NBA team Memphis recalled Lopez from the G League's Memphis Hustle on Tuesday.

Impact Lopez has rejoined the parent club ahead of Wednesday's game against the Pacers following his short assignment to the G League affiliate. Lopez was inactive for a few days earlier in the season due to a knee bruise and has since logged seven minutes of play for the Grizzlies, racking up two points and two rebounds over that span. While his contribution could be useful in the Memphis rotation, he's likely to retain limited involvement off the bench for now.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to go Monday Lopez (knee) is active for Monday's game against the Jazz.

Impact After missing Sunday's contest against the Kings with a bone bruise in his right knee, Lopez will suit up for the second leg of the Grizzlies' back-to-back set. Even when he was healthy prior to the absence, the rookie first-rounder was not a part of the regular rotation for Memphis, and that will likely be the case again in Utah.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as questionable Lopez (knee) is questionable for Monday's game in Utah.

Impact The rookie first-rounder has a chance to be cleared for his NBA debut Monday. However, Lopez may not see meaningful playing time even if he's available Monday.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Lopez (knee) is out for Sunday's game in Sacramento.

Impact Lopez is dealing with a bone bruise in his right knee, so it wouldn't be shocking if this turned into a multi-game absence for the rookie. That said, he has not been in the rotation this season, so this injury won't impact Memphis' game plan.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Late addition to injury report Lopez (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Kings.

Impact Lopez was a late addition to the injury report due to a right knee bone bruise. He has yet to make his regular-season debut, so his potential absence wouldn't affect the rotation.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 6 • SI.COM

Makes preseason debut Lopez (hamstring) tallied two points (1-2 FG), one rebound, two steals and one block in eight minutes during Monday's 132-123 preseason win over Atlanta.

Impact Lopez has managed to recover from a hamstring injury that plagued him during Summer League and came off the bench in the Grizzlies' preseason opener. The 19-year-old rookie is looking to carve out a role in the rotation in the frontcourt and will battle throughout the preseason with the likes of GG Jackson, Jaylen Wells and Cam Spencer for playing time.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 4 • BEALESTREETBEARS.COM

Won't play Sunday Lopez (undisclosed) is out for Sunday's Summer League championship game against the Warriors, Drew Hill of The Daily Memphian reports.

Impact Lopez will be inactive for a second straight game to close Summer League. The No. 21 overall pick dealt with a hamstring injury throughout Summer League, so the team could just be playing it safe with him.

JULY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive for Saturday Lopez was inactive for Saturday's 101-90 Las Vegas Summer League win over the Rockets.

Impact Lopez logged 11 minutes off the bench in his return from a hamstring injury Thursday, but did not see the floor in Saturday's semifinal win. His next chance to play will come in Sunday's Summer League Finals against either the Warriors or Lakers.

JULY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Karim Lopez only needed one game to show why he's an intriguing project for the Grizzlies Karim Lopez finally made his Summer League debut, and there should be plenty to like for the Grizzlies.

JULY 17 • BEALESTREETBEARS.COM

Available to play Thursday Lopez (hamstring) is available to play in Thursday's Summer League game versus Atlanta, Drew Hill of The Daily Memphian reports.

Impact Lopez will make his Las Vegas Summer League debut after missing time because of a hamstring injury. Although it's unclear how much action the rookie will get in his first appearance, his availability is certainly an encouraging sign.

JULY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Tuesday Lopez (hamstring) won't play in Tuesday's Summer League game against the Warriors, per Jonah Dylan of The Memphis Commercial Appeal.

Impact The Grizzlies continue to take a cautious approach while the rookie first-rounder nurses a strained hamstring this summer. The expectation is that Lopez will be available before the Summer League concludes, with his next chance to play coming Thursday against Atlanta.

JULY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Out Monday Lopez (hamstring) won't play in Monday's Summer League game against Dallas, Drew Hill of The Daily Memphian reports.

Impact Lopez has yet to suit up this summer due to a left hamstring strain. His next chance to make his Summer League debut will come Tuesday against Golden State.

JULY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Friday Lopez (hamstring) won't play in Friday's Las Vegas Summer League game versus the Bulls, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Impact Lopez missed all of the Salt Lake City Summer League, and now he'll begin Las Vegas on the sidelines, although now he's being listed as day-to-day. His next chance to play will come Monday against the Mavericks.

JULY 10 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 6 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Won't play in Salt Lake City Lopez won't suit up for Summer League in Salt Lake City due to a mild left hamstring strain, Michael Wallace of the Grizzlies' official site reports.

Impact Lopez tweaked his hamstring during the pre-draft process, so the Grizzlies will take a cautious approach and hold him out of their three exhibition games in Salt Lake City. He'll be re-evaluated once the team arrives in Las Vegas for Summer League on July 9.

JULY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Karim Lopez has the perfect opportunity to make a strong first impression in Summer League Karim Lopez is arguably the most intriguing player to watch out for in the Grizzlies' Summer League campaign this year.

JULY 1 • BEALESTREETBEARS.COM

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JUNE 26 • SI.COM

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