Micah Peavy News, Rumors, Updates - Oklahoma City Thunder

Landing with Oklahoma City Peavy agreed to a two-way contract with the Thunder on Friday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Impact The Grizzlies cut Peavy loose while he tended to an ankle injury during training camp, but it didn't take particularly long for the forward to find another home. Peavy is replacing Otega Oweh (Achilles), who was was waived earlier Friday, on the Thunder's roster.

7 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jettisoned by Grizzlies Memphis waived Peavy (ankle) on Monday, per Shams Charania of ESPN.

Impact An ankle injury cost Peavy the end of the preseason, which might have played a part in him winding up on the chopping block for the Grizzlies. The 2025 second-rounder is now looking to find a home elsewhere as frontcourt depth.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't suit up Friday Peavy (ankle) did not see the floor in Friday's 104-100 preseason win over the Bulls.

Impact Peavy missed a third consecutive contest due to an ankle injury. His final chance to play in the preseason will come next Friday against Charlotte.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't play Wednesday Peavy (ankle) did not play in Wednesday's 122-118 preseason loss to the Magic.

Impact This was Peavy's second straight game on the sidelines, and it's unclear if he'll play during the preseason. His next chance to suit up will come Friday in Chicago.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't play Monday Peavy (ankle) did not see the floor in Monday's 132-123 preseason win over the Hawks.

Impact Peavy turned his ankle in late September and is still on the mend. The severity of the injury is unclear, though his next chance to suit up in the preseason will come Wednesday against Orlando.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Managing ankle injury General manager Zach Kleiman said Monday that Peavy recently turned his ankle and it'll be "some time" before the team gets a full look at him, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commer...

Impact Peavy was traded from New Orleans to Memphis on Sept. 8 after averaging 4.3 points and 1.9 rebounds in 15.0 minutes per game during his rookie season with the Pelicans. The 25-year-old forward faces plenty of competition for playing time on the rebuilding Grizzlies, and it's unclear if he'll be able to suit up during the preseason, which does not bode well for his chances of carving out a meaningful role early in the season.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Micah Peavy's Pelicans departure has opened the door for a familiar face to stand out at camp Christian Shumate has agreed to rejoin the Pelicans for training camp and could have a path to a real role with Micah Peavy going out the do...

SEPTEMBER 15 • PELICANDEBRIEF.COM

Former Warriors guard Jordan Poole faces new problem after Bennedict Mathurin move By trading away Jordan Hawkins and Micah Peavy earlier this week, the New Orleans pelicans shut down whatever slight chance there was of wai...

SEPTEMBER 12 • BLUEMANHOOP.COM

Pelicans Trading Away Micah Peavy Is More Than Just a Small Loss The New Orleans Pelicans facilitated a trade earlier this week that sent former No. 14 overall pick Jordan Hawkins to the Memphis Grizzlies....

SEPTEMBER 11 • SI.COM

Knicks can use Grizzlies' roster purge to take a flier on defensive menace The Knicks are not necessarily drowning in reserve wing players, which is why they should have Micah Peavy on their radar if and when the Gr...

SEPTEMBER 11 • DAILYKNICKS.COM

Pelicans waive veteran Taj Gibson after acquiring him in a multi-player trade with Memphis

The New Orleans Pelicans have waived Taj Gibson, a day after acquiring the veteran in a mulit-player trade with the Memphis Grizzlies

SEPTEMBER 9 • Associated Press

Grizzlies could hand the Lakers their next defensive menace on a silver platter The Grizzlies' roster crunch may force them to waive Micah Peavy, who could be the Lakers' next elite defensive wing.

SEPTEMBER 9 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Can Micah Peavy stick around in Memphis? The Grizzlies didn't make decisions any easier regarding their roster crunch by adding two more quality players fighting for a handful of op...

SEPTEMBER 9 • SI.COM

Pelicans Trade Grade: Hawkins, Peavy Sent Packing to Grizzlies in 4-Player Deal The Pelicans made some noise by trading Jordan Hawkins and Micah Peavy to the Grizzlies on Tuesday, resulting in this trade grade from SI's...

SEPTEMBER 8 • SI.COM

Pelicans and Grizzlies swap former first rounders Jordan Hawkins and AJ Johnson in multiplayer trade

The New Orleans Pelicans have traded former first-round draft pick Jordan Hawkins and Micah Peavy to the Memphis Grizzlies for AJ Johnson and Taj Gibson

SEPTEMBER 8 • Associated Press

Reports: Grizzlies, Pelicans agree to 4-player trade New Orleans lands AJ Johnsona and Taj Gibson while Memphis adds Jordan Hawkins, Micah Peavy and picks.

SEPTEMBER 8 • NBA.COM

Dealt to Memphis Peavy was traded to the Grizzlies on Tuesday along with Jordan Hawkins, a future second-round pick and a future second-round pick swap in exchange for AJ Johnson and Taj Gibson, Sh...

Impact Peavy's inclusion is arguably the more notable personnel loss for New Orleans. Will Guillory of The Athletic notes that the 2025 second-round pick showed real promise as an on-ball defender and had become a useful piece of the Pelicans' locker room. Peavy averaged 4.3 points and 1.9 rebounds across 61 regular-season appearances as a rookie, and the 23-year-old should compete for a reserve role on the wing in Memphis.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Trade grade: Memphis Grizzlies acquire Jordan Hawkins from New Orleans Pelicans The Memphis Grizzlies have acquired guard Jordan Hawkins, guard Micah Peavy, a future second-round pick and a future second-round pick swap...

SEPTEMBER 8 • SI.COM

The Pelicans' young wing fits everything Jamahl Mosley looks for in a rotation staple Micah Peavy has a massive advantage in year two with the Pelicans as he has all the traits of Jamahl Mosley's ideal rotation piece.

AUGUST 24 • PELICANDEBRIEF.COM

Remains sidelined Saturday Peavy (rest) didn't play in Saturday's 91-73 Summer League loss to the Pacers.

Impact Peavy sat out the Pelicans' Summer League finale, marking his third straight game on the sidelines. The 25-year-old forward averaged 4.3 points in 15.0 minutes per game across 61 regular-season appearances (four starts) in his rookie campaign, and he'll likely continue playing a relatively consistent role off the bench in 2026-27.

JULY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't play Wednesday Peavy (not injury related) did not appear in Wednesday's 82-77 Summer League loss to the Cavaliers.

Impact Peavy isn't dealing with an injury, but the Pelicans have kept him out of the past two games to provide other players with opportunities. The remainder of New Orleans' Summer League schedule has yet to be finalized, though the club is expected to play its next game Saturday against an opponent yet to be announced. It remains to be seen whether Peavy will return to action for that contest.

JULY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Peavy (not injury related) won't play in Sunday's Summer League game versus Phoenix, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.

Impact Peavy isn't injured. Instead, other players on the Pelicans' Summer League roster will get a chance to showcase their talent. The 24-year-old appeared in 61 regular-season games during his inaugural campaign in 2025-26, averaging 4.3 points, 1.9 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 0.1 blocks and 0.7 steals across 15.0 minutes.

JULY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Overlooked Pelicans rookie has one offseason goal that could set up an undeniable breakout Micah Peavy showed a ton of flashes in his rookie season, and if he can take a step offensively, he is poised to be one of the Pelicans' str...

MAY 8 • PELICANDEBRIEF.COM

Puts up 21 points in loss Peavy accumulated 21 points (6-12 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 7-8 FT), four rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal in 41 minutes before fouling out of Sunday's 132-126 loss to the Timb...

Impact With most of the regulars out for New Orleans, Peavy again played an expanded role with the first unit. Overall, Peavy was rarely on the fantasy radar this season. Across 61 appearances, he averaged 4.3 points, 1.9 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 0.5 three-pointers in 15.0 minutes per contest.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

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Pelicans waive veteran Taj Gibson after acquiring him in a multi-player trade with Memphis

Pelicans and Grizzlies swap former first rounders Jordan Hawkins and AJ Johnson in multiplayer trade