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Zach Edey - Team option picked up Memphis exercised Edey's team option Tuesday.

Impact Edey is now officially under team control until at least 2028-29. The third-year big man is healthy this fall and set for a big role at center for the rebuilding Grizzlies.

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Memphis hosts Utah to tip off season

The Memphis Grizzlies open the season at home against the Utah Jazz

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Walter Clayton Jr. - Memphis could move him Memphis is actively shopping Clayton ahead of Monday's roster deadline, with Sacramento emerging as a possible destination, NBA reporter Marc Stein reports.

Impact The Grizzlies are attempting to clear roster space before the regular season, and Clayton has become a prominent trade candidate. Although the Kings have surfaced as a potential landing spot, no agreement has been reported. A move could give the second-year guard a fresh opportunity to compete for backcourt minutes, but his role would depend on his destination.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Cam Boozer adjusting to NBA spotlight as a solo act, feels he's prepared for next chapter

Cam Boozer finds himself in an unfamiliar space as he embarks on the NBA career he has prepared for his entire life

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Cameron Boozer Walk-Off Interview | Grizzlies vs. Hornets

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Tuomas Iisalo Press Conference | Grizzlies vs. Hornets

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Cam Spencer - Spotless beyond the arc in win Spencer tallied 11 points (4-6 FG, 3-3 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist and one steal across 19 minutes in Friday's 117-98 preseason win over the Hornets.

Impact Spencer was perfect from three-point range off the bench, posting his best scoring night of the preseason. The third-year guard started 20 games for Memphis last season, but he's expected to begin the 2026-27 campaign in the second unit behind Cedric Coward.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Zach Edey - Sturdy under basket in win Edey logged 10 points (3-5 FG, 4-4 FT), six rebounds, one assist and one block over 21 minutes in Friday's 117-98 preseason win over the Hornets.

Impact Edey scored 10 points in his second straight game, and his minutes gradually climbed during the preseason. The third-year center appears to be trending toward a full regular-season workload, a promising sign for Memphis fans who have waited a while to see his full potential.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Cedric Coward - Decent line in preseason finale Coward amassed 13 points (5-8 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, four assists and two steals in 26 minutes during Friday's 117-98 preseason win over the Hornets.

Impact Coward delivered his best preseason performance after failing to reach double figures in his previous three outings. An excellent fantasy breakout candidate, the second-year wing should be in Memphis' first unit when the regular season tips off.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Cameron Boozer - Loads up at charity stripe Boozer generated 19 points (4-13 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 9-10 FT), seven rebounds and three assists across 29 minutes in Friday's 117-98 preseason win over the Hornets.

Impact Boozer struggled from the field but made up for it at the line, tying for the game high in scoring while logging a team-high 29 minutes. An early ROY favorite, Boozer will open his rookie season as Memphis' starting power forward.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ty Jerome - Nets 17 points with three swipes Jerome contributed 17 points (6-13 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, four assists and three steals over 22 minutes in Friday's 117-98 preseason win over the Hornets.

Impact Jerome is locked in as Memphis' starting point guard, and he was impressive throughout the preseason, scoring efficiently while flashing his playmaking upside. The 29-year-old could be in for a career year with the Grizzlies.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Hornets at Grizzlies: Coach Charles Lee & Hannes Steinbach Postgame Media Availability

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HORNETS at GRIZZLIES | NBA PRESEASON FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | October 16, 2026

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Cedric Coward Walk-Off Interview | Grizzlies vs. Hornets

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Memphis Grizzlies Highlights vs. Charlotte Hornets

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Quinten Post Highlights vs. Charlotte Hornets

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Cameron Boozer Highlights vs. Charlotte Hornets

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Ty Jerome Highlights vs Charlotte Hornets

5 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Jaylen Wells - Headed to bench Wells will come off the bench in Friday's preseason finale against the Hornets.

Impact Wells started in Memphis' first three preseason games, but Kris Murray will replace him in the first unit for Friday's final exhibition. Wells will be battling Murray, Jerami Grant and GG Jackson for minutes this season, so this could devolve into a value-killing timeshare situation at the small forward position in Memphis.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kris Murray - Starting Friday Murray is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Hornets.

Impact Murray will enter the starting unit for the preseason finale. The No. 23 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft isn't expected to have a major role in his first campaign with the Grizzlies in 2026-27, so he'll likely be a bench option in the regular season.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jerami Grant - Inactive versus Charlotte Grant (rest) won't play in Friday's preseason game against the Hornets, Chris Herrington of The Daily Memphian reports.

Impact Grant is dealing with "general soreness," so he will sit out the Grizzlies' final preseason contest. Barring an unforeseen setback, he should be ready to go on Opening Night against the Jazz.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

GG Jackson - Won't play Friday Jackson has been ruled out for Friday's exhibition against the Hornets due to an ankle injury, Chris Herrington of The Daily Memphian reports.

Impact Head coach Tuomas Iisalo said that Jackson tweaked his ankle during Friday's preseason win over the Bulls, so he'll miss Friday's preseason finale and will be listed as "day-to-day." For now, he should be considered questionable for Wednesday's regular season opener against the Jazz.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Micah Peavy - Progressing well, won't play Friday Head coach Tumos Iisalo said Thursday that Peavy (ankle) has progressed well in his recovery, though he won't play in Friday's preseason finale against Charlotte, Anthony Sain of B...

Impact Peavy will end up missing the entirety of the preseason due to an ankle injury. His next opportunity to suit up will come in Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Jazz.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Zach Cleveland - Inks pact with Memphis Cleveland agreed to a contract with the Grizzlies on Monday.

Impact Cleveland was omitted from the initial training camp roster after agreeing to an Exhibit 10 deal and playing for the Grizzlies during Summer League, but he will now return to the organization. The terms of the deal have yet to be disclosed, but the Liberty product figures to see most of his action with the G League's Memphis Hustle this season.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Walter Clayton Jr. is giving the Grizzlies an obvious roster decision to make Walter Clayton Jr. has been struggling immensely during this preseason for the Grizzlies.

OCTOBER 12 • BEALESTREETBEARS.COM

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