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

Holiday and Grant power the Trail Blazers to a 122-114 win over the Grizzlies

Jrue Holiday had 35 points and 11 assists, and Jerami Grant added 30 points as the Portland Trail Blazers snapped a two-game skid with a 122-114 win over the Memphis Grizzlies

4 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Back in bench role Clayton will come off the bench Tuesday against the Timberwolves.

Impact Clayton drew a spot start Sunday and fared well by dishing out 14 assists, but he'll return to the bench Tuesday with Ty Jerome cleared to play. Clayton has scored in double figures in just two of his last 14 appearances as a reserve.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Hands out season-high 14 dimes Clayton notched seven points (2-5 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, 14 assists, one block and four steals in 34 minutes during Sunday's 125-106 win over the Pacers.

Impact Making his second career start, Clayton set a season high in both dimes and swipes. The Grizzlies are likely to continue shuffling their starting lineup around until Ja Morant (elbow) is cleared to return, and Clayton is beginning to flash his potential as a playmaker. Across his first seven outings for Memphis, the rookie first-rounder has averaged 8.4 points, 6.4 assists, 2.4 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 25.6 minutes per game.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Moving to starting role Clayton is in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Pacers, per Tony East of Forbes.com.

Impact Clayton will slide into the starting five for Sunday's matchup, replacing fellow rookie Javon Small, who had started the Grizzlies' last two contests. This move comes as head coach Tuomas Iisalo continues to shuffle his backcourt with Ty Jerome (thigh) officially ruled out and several other rotation pieces sidelined.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Shifting to bench Clayton isn't in the starting lineup for Monday's game against Sacramento.

Impact Clayton drew a rare start Saturday against the Heat, but he'll retreat to a bench role Monday as the Grizzlies have elected to tinker with the starting five. The Florida product is averaging 6.0 points, 2.2 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.0 steals over his last five matchups.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Nine points, six dimes in return Clayton (calf) provided nine points (4-11 FG, 1-6 3Pt), six assists and four rebounds across 25 minutes in Saturday's 136-120 loss to the Heat.

Impact Back in action after missing the Grizzlies' previous three games due to a right calf contusion, Clayton stepped into the starting five in place of GG Jackson, who headed to the bench after a six-game run on the top unit. Clayton won't be guaranteed to stick in the starting five moving forward, and he could be headed to the bench as soon as Monday against the Kings, if one of Cedric Coward (knee) or Santi Aldama (knee) is able to return. Since being acquired from the Jazz at the trade deadline, Clayton has appeared in three games for Memphis and is averaging 9.3 points, 5.7 assists, 3.7 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 25.0 minutes per contest.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Memphis Grizzlies-Miami Heat Final Injury Update: Several players' status revealed The Memphis Grizzlies announced that Walter Clayton Jr. (calf) will play in Saturday night's game against the Miami Heat while Kyle Anderson...

FEBRUARY 22 • SI.COM

Moving to starting role Clayton is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Heat.

Impact Clayton is returning from a three-game absence following a right calf contusion, and he'll move to the starting lineup right away. He's averaging 9.5 points, 5.5 assists, 3.5 rebounds and 2.0 steals in 25.0 minutes per game in his two outings with Memphis since being traded from the Jazz before the deadline.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Available Saturday Clayton (calf) is available for Saturday's game against Miami.

Impact Clayton will shed his questionable tag and return to action following a three-game absence due to a right calf contusion. In two outings since being traded from Utah to Memphis, the rookie first-rounder has averaged 9.5 points, 5.5 assists, 3.5 rebounds and 2.0 steals in 25.0 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Could return Saturday Clayton (calf) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Heat.

Impact Clayton has missed the Grizzlies' last three games due to a right calf contusion, but the rookie first-rounder has a chance to return for Saturday's road contest. He has averaged 18.3 minutes per game off the bench this season, but even if he's available to play Saturday, he could operate in a reduced role due to the returns of Ty Jerome and Scotty Pippen.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Memphis plays Miami on 4-game road slide

Memphis will try to stop its four-game road losing streak when the Grizzlies face Miami

FEBRUARY 21 • Associated Press

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).

FEBRUARY 20 • 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.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Grizzlies face the Jazz on 4-game skid

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

FEBRUARY 19 • 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

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Holiday and Grant power the Trail Blazers to a 122-114 win over the Grizzlies

Memphis plays Miami on 4-game road slide

Grizzlies face the Jazz on 4-game skid

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

Memphis faces Denver, aims to break 3-game skid

Golden State faces Memphis, looks to end home losing streak

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

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

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