Walter Clayton Jr. News, Rumors, Updates - Memphis Grizzlies

Not playing Friday Clayton (calf) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Jazz.

Impact The rookie first-rounder will miss a third consecutive game while nursing a right calf contusion, and his next chance to play is in the second leg of the Grizzlies' back-to-back set against the Heat on Saturday. The Grizzlies are dealing with multiple injuries, so Javon Small and Jahmai Mashack should see significant roles Friday due to the absences of Clayton, Ty Jerome (calf), Scotty Pippen (toe) and Cedric Coward (knee).

1 HOUR AGO • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to go Friday Clayton (calf) is doubtful for Friday's game against the Jazz.

Impact Clayton is headed for his third straight absence after picking up a right calf injury. Expect official word from Memphis closer to Friday's tipoff.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Grizzlies face the Jazz on 4-game skid

Memphis will try to stop its four-game slide when the Memphis Grizzlies play Utah

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Utah's Jaren Jackson Jr. will have surgery on knee growth that was found during post-trade physical

Utah Jazz forward Jaren Jackson Jr. will undergo surgery after a post-trade physical revealed a growth in his left knee

FEBRUARY 12 • Associated Press

Downgraded to out Clayton (calf) won't play in Wednesday's game against the Nuggets.

Impact Clayton will miss a second consecutive contest due to a bruised right calf. With Cedric Coward (knee) also sidelined, Cam Spencer, Scotty Pippen and Javon Small could see an uptick in playing time. Clayton's next chance to play will come after the All-Star break, when the Grizzlies face the Jazz on Feb. 20.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to play Wednesday Clayton (calf) is listed as doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Nuggets.

Impact Clayton is trending toward missing a second straight game due to a right calf contusion. The guard has played 22 and 28 minutes, respectively, in his two appearances since being traded to the Grizzlies. If Clayton doesn't play, Javon Small or Cam Spencer could see more action.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Memphis faces Denver, aims to break 3-game skid

Memphis aims to stop its three-game losing streak with a victory over Denver

FEBRUARY 10 • Associated Press

Won't play Monday Clayton (calf) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Warriors.

Impact Clayton will sit out Monday while tending to a right calf contusion. In two games with the Grizzlies, the rookie guard is averaging 9.5 points, 5.5 assists, 3.5 rebounds and 2.0 steals across 25.0 minutes per contest. His next chance to suit up will come Wednesday against the Nuggets.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing calf injury Clayton is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Warriors due to a right calf contusion.

Impact Clayton may have picked up the injury during Saturday's loss to the Trail Blazers, when he finished with eight points, seven assists, four rebounds and three steals over 28 minutes. If the rookie first-rounder is unable to play, then Javon Small and Jahmai Mashack would be in line for more minutes off the bench.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Golden State faces Memphis, looks to end home losing streak

Golden State will attempt to break its three-game home slide when the Warriors face Memphis

FEBRUARY 8 • Associated Press

Grant scores 23 points to help Trail Blazers rout Grizzlies, 135-115

Jerami Grant had 23 points and the Portland Trail Blazers snapped a six-game losing streak, beating the Memphis Grizzlies 135-115 on Friday night to open a two-game set

FEBRUARY 7 • Associated Press

Available to play Clayton is available for Friday's game versus Portland.

Impact Clayton was involved in the blockbuster trade that sent Jaren Jackson to the Jazz on Tuesday, and the rookie point guard has an exciting opportunity ahead of him with Memphis. With Ja Morant (elbow) still sidelined, Clayton will have plenty of chances to impress the coaching staff.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Hawks address persistent lack of depth at center by acquiring Jock Landale from Jazz, AP source says

A person with knowledge of the move has told The Associated Press the Atlanta Hawks addressed their lack of depth at center by acquiring Jock Landale from the Utah Jazz for cash co...

FEBRUARY 4 • Associated Press

Isaiah Collier has career-high 22 assists as Jazz beat Pacers 131-122 with 7 players

Isaiah Collier had a career-high 22 assists and the Utah Jazz beat the Indiana Pacers 131-122 with just seven healthy players

FEBRUARY 4 • Associated Press

Won't play Wednesday Clayton (recently traded) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Kings.

Impact Clayton was involved in the trade that sent Jaren Jackson to the Jazz on Tuesday, and the former will have to wait to make his Grizzlies debut. Clayton's next opportunity to suit up for Memphis will come Friday against the Trail Blazers. The rookie first-rounder averaged 6.8 points, 3.2 assists and 2.0 rebounds across 18.0 minutes per game in 45 regular-season appearances with Utah. He could be in line for an increased workload in Memphis, especially if the club ends up trading Ja Morant (elbow).

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Jaren Jackson Jr. traded from Memphis to Utah in 8-player deal that includes 3 draft picks

Jaren Jackson Jr. has been traded to the Utah Jazz in an eight-player, multiple-pick deal with the Memphis Grizzlies

FEBRUARY 3 • Associated Press

Grizzlies and Jazz's projected lineups after surprising trade involving Jaren Jackson Jr, Walter Clayton In a stunning move that caught the NBA world off guard, the Memphis Grizzlies and Utah Jazz have completed a blockbuster trade involving Jar...

FEBRUARY 3 • BOLAVIP.COM

Traded to Memphis The Jazz traded Clayton to the Grizzlies on Tuesday in exchange for Jaren Jackson, John Konchar, Vince Williams and Jock Landale, ESPN's Shams Charania reports. Kyle Anderson (illn...

Impact Clayton, the No. 18 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, was one of the centerpieces of this trade. With the Grizzlies going all-in on their rebuild, Clayton has an exciting opportunity ahead of him to carve out a major role in Memphis, especially if the team ends up moving Ja Morant (elbow) as well. In 45 appearances with the Jazz, Clayton averaged 6.8 points, 3.2 assists, 2.0 rebounds and 0.5 steals in 18.0 minutes per contest. The rookie is questionable to make his debut Wednesday against the Kings.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Makes statement in blowout loss Clayton accumulated 15 points (5-11 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds, seven assists and one steal across 31 minutes during Thursday's 144-122 loss to the Mavericks.

Impact After not playing at all in Cleveland on Jan. 12, Clayton has been back in the rotation the past two games and was excellent in Thursday's loss. His elevated minutes were likely due to the blowout nature of the contest, but the rookie still scored at least 15 points for only the fourth time this season and fell two dimes shy of his career high mark. However, when Lauri Markkanen (illness) returns to action, there'll be less usage to go around in Utah.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Dallas hosts Utah following Sensabaugh's 43-point showing

Utah plays the Dallas Mavericks after Brice Sensabaugh scored 43 points in the Jazz's 128-126 loss to the Chicago Bulls

JANUARY 15 • Associated Press

Drops out of rotation Monday Clayton (coach's decision) went unused off the bench Monday in the Jazz's 123-112 win over the Cavaliers.

Impact Though he appeared in each of Utah's previous 22 games and saw double-digit minutes in each of the last eight contests, Clayton was dropped from the 10-man rotation Monday along with Taylor Hendricks while head coach Will Hardy opened up spots for veterans Svi Mykhailiuk and Kevin Love following a 55-point loss to the Hornets on Saturday. Given that Mykhailiuk and Love are both on expiring contracts and don't appear to be part of the non-contending Jazz's long-term plans, Clayton's absence from the rotation could very well wind up being short-lived. Before not playing Monday, the rookie first-round pick had been faring well of late as an offensive creator on the second unit, averaging 10.3 points and 3.2 assists against 1.0 turnovers in 23.0 minutes over six January games while shooting 44.1 percent from downtown.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Utah plays Cleveland on 4-game road slide

Utah will try to end its four-game road skid when the Jazz face Cleveland

JANUARY 11 • Associated Press

Pops for 15 points Clayton produced 15 points (5-11 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds, four assists and one block in 27 minutes during Wednesday's 129-125 overtime loss to Oklahoma City.

Impact Clayton tallied double digits for the first time in the past five games, playing an expanded role in the overtime loss. With Jusuf Nurkic fouling out, it was Clayton who closed the game, allowing him to improve on his recent production. With that said, his shot-making down the stretch left a lot to be desired, contributing to the end result. At this stage, Clayton should be viewed as a potential stash candidate, if and when Utah opts to lean into its youth.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Celtics Broadcaster Brian Scalabrine Goes Viral For Reaction To Ridiculous Dunk Boston Celtics broadcaster Brian Scalabrine went viral for a natural reaction on-air to a ridiculous dunk from Walter Clayton Jr.

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • NESN.COM

Sees 21 minutes in loss Clayton closed Tuesday's 129-119 loss to the Celtics with seven points (3-7 FG, 1-4 3Pt), one assist and one block over 21 minutes.

Impact Clayton logged 20-plus minutes for a second straight game with Ace Bailey (hip) sidelined, though the former was unable to replicate his 17-point performance from Saturday's win over the Spurs. Clayton has scored in double figures in two of his last five appearances, during which he has averaged 8.0 points, 2.6 assists and 1.2 rebounds across 16.8 minutes per tilt.

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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