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Cameron Boozer • PF • Grizzlies

Cameron Boozer Efficient in Preseason Win Over Bulls

Memphis Grizzlies forward Cameron Boozer finished with 10 points, four rebounds, and three assists in Friday's 104-100 preseason win over the Chicago Bulls. The No. 3 overall pick went 3-for-5 from the field and 4-for-4 at the line while missing his only three-point attempt. Boozer didn't need many shots in his latest matchup with fellow rookie Caleb Wilson, but he still found ways to contribute. Through three exhibitions, he's shooting 12-for-21 from the field with 37 points, 15 rebounds, and nine assists. The efficiency has been a good early sign as Memphis works him into a larger role.

Oct 10

Ty Jerome • PG • Grizzlies

Ty Jerome Drills Four Triples in Preseason Win Over Bulls

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ty Jerome scored 16 points in 14 minutes during Friday's 104-100 preseason win over the Chicago Bulls. He shot 5-for-8 from the field and 4-for-6 from three while adding four assists and one rebound. Jerome has now put up 45 points and 13 assists through three preseason games. The 29-year-old averaged 19.7 points and 5.7 assists in just 22.6 minutes last season but was limited to 15 appearances by injuries. With Ja Morant gone, Jerome has a real opening to grab the starting point guard job. He's already shown he can produce when he's on the floor. The bigger concern is whether he can stay healthy long enough to hold onto the role.

Oct 10

Isaiah Stewart • C • Grizzlies

Isaiah Stewart Sidelined at Least Two Weeks

The Memphis Grizzlies announced Friday that forward/center Isaiah Stewart (ankle) suffered a left ankle sprain during the team's preseason opener and is likely to miss Opening Night. Stewart was acquired from Detroit during the offseason after averaging 10.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks last season while finishing seventh in Sixth Man of the Year voting. With the 25-year-old sidelined, Zach Edey and Quinten Post could see increased minutes in Memphis' frontcourt, potentially boosting their fantasy value early in the regular season.

Oct 9

Cameron Boozer • PF • Grizzlies

Cameron Boozer Drops 16 Points Against Magic

Memphis Grizzlies forward Cameron Boozer scored 16 points in 22 minutes during Wednesday's 122-118 preseason loss to the Orlando Magic, adding six rebounds and two assists. The No. 3 overall pick shot 4-for-7 from the field, 2-for-3 from three, and 6-for-7 at the line. Boozer has now totaled 27 points, 11 rebounds, and six assists through his first two exhibitions. Zach Edey (ankle) also returned Wednesday, but Boozer still found plenty of offense next to him. Seven free-throw attempts in limited minutes were another encouraging sign for the rookie's scoring potential.

Oct 8

Ty Jerome • PG • Grizzlies

Ty Jerome Scores 17 Points in Preseason Loss to Magic

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ty Jerome scored 17 points on 7-for-14 shooting in Wednesday's 122-118 preseason loss to the Orlando Magic, adding four assists and one rebound in 19 minutes. Through two exhibitions, the 29-year-old has 29 points and nine assists in 34 minutes. With Ja Morant now in Portland, Jerome has emerged as the early favorite for Memphis' starting point guard job, with Scotty Pippen Jr. his main competition. Jerome averaged 19.7 points and 5.7 assists in just 22.6 minutes across 15 games last season, so a bigger role gives him plenty of fantasy appeal.

Oct 8

Ty Jerome • PG • Grizzlies

Ty Jerome Starts at Point Guard in Preseason Opener

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ty Jerome started at point guard in Monday's preseason opener, recording 12 points, five assists, and one block in 15 minutes during a 132-123 win over Atlanta. He shot 4-for-8 from the field, 1-for-2 from three and 3-for-3 at the line. More importantly, Jerome got the first starting look ahead of Scotty Pippen Jr. with Ja Morant now in Portland. The 29-year-old missed the first three months of last season with a calf injury but averaged 19.7 points, 5.7 assists, and 1.1 steals over 15 games. If Jerome holds the starting job, his scoring and playmaking should translate into useful fantasy production.

Oct 6

Zach Edey • C • Grizzlies

Zach Edey Unlikely to Play in Preseason Opener

Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey (ankle) is unlikely to play in Monday's preseason opener against the Atlanta Hawks, according to The Commercial Appeal's Damichael Cole. Memphis remains focused on having Edey ready for the Oct. 21 regular-season opener against Utah. The third-year center played in only 11 games last season after recurring left ankle issues required two surgeries, but he averaged 13.6 points, 11.1 rebounds, and 1.9 blocks in 25.8 minutes when available. Isaiah Stewart and Quinten Post should get more minutes up front while Edey is out, but Edey still has plenty of rebounding and shot-blocking upside if his ankle holds up.

Oct 4

Zach Edey • C • Grizzlies

Zach Edey Remains on Track for Opening Night

Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey (ankle) came through his first week of training camp in good shape, according to Drew Hill of The Daily Memphian. Memphis entered camp planning to have the 24-year-old ready for the regular season, but preseason action remains possible depending on his progress. Edey played just 11 games last season before undergoing a second left ankle surgery in March, averaging 13.6 points, 11.1 rebounds, and 1.9 blocks in 25.8 minutes. With Isaiah Stewart and Quinten Post also available up front, Memphis doesn't need to rush him. Any preseason minutes would be another encouraging sign ahead of the Oct. 21 opener.

Oct 3

Ty Jerome • PG • Grizzlies

Ty Jerome Emerging as Grizzlies' Top Point Guard Option

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ty Jerome is making a strong case for the starting point guard job, according to Damichael Cole of The Commercial Appeal. The 29-year-old has drawn plenty of praise throughout camp, with teammates highlighting his ability to create offense in difficult situations. Jerome was limited to 15 games last season by calf and ankle injuries but made the most of them, averaging 19.7 points, 5.7 assists, and 1.1 steals in 22.6 minutes while shooting 42.0 percent from three. Scotty Pippen Jr. remains firmly in the competition, but a starting role would give Jerome an intriguing fantasy opportunity if last year's per-minute production carries over.

Oct 3

Zach Edey • C • Grizzlies

Zach Edey Cleared for Full-Speed Activity

Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey (ankle, elbow) has been cleared to be a full go, according to Damichael Cole of The Commercial Appeal. General manager Zach Kleiman said Edey is currently cleared for full-speed, full-court activity and is expected to be ready for the start of the regular season, though Memphis could limit his preseason minutes. Edey hasn't played since Dec. 7 after undergoing ankle and elbow procedures in March. Before being sidelined, he averaged 13.6 points, 11.1 rebounds, and 1.9 blocks while shooting 63.3 percent across 11 games. Isaiah Stewart and Quinten Post give Memphis other frontcourt options, but Edey's rebounding, blocks, and efficient scoring should keep him firmly in the fantasy mix if he stays healthy.

Sep 30

Zach Edey • C • Grizzlies

Zach Edey Eyeing Full Health for Opening Night

Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey (ankle) appears on track for the start of the season after undergoing left ankle surgery in March, ESPN's Michael Wright reports. It was the second procedure on that ankle in nine months, and the recovery limited the 7-foot-3 big man to 11 games in 2025-26. The production was there when he was upright, as Edey averaged 13.6 points, 11.1 rebounds, and 1.9 blocks while improving steadily down the stretch. With Memphis fully into a rebuild, his role is expected to grow alongside third overall pick Cameron Boozer, giving the Grizzlies one of the more physical frontcourts in the league. The offseason addition of Isaiah Stewart is worth monitoring as insurance, but if the ankle holds, Edey has a real path into the Most Improved Player conversation.

Sep 12

Micah Peavy • SF • Grizzlies

Micah Peavy Traded to Grizzlies

The New Orleans Pelicans are trading guard/forward Micah Peavy to the Memphis Grizzlies alongside Jordan Hawkins, a future second-round pick, and a future second-round pick swap for AJ Johnson and Taj Gibson, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. Peavy earned minutes as a rookie mostly through defense, averaging 4.3 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 1.0 assists in 15.0 minutes across 61 games. The 6-foot-7 wing closed the season with 21 points against Minnesota, but the jumper is still the swing skill after he shot 38.5 percent from the field and 25.9 percent from three. Memphis is rebuilding, which gives Peavy a path to compete for reserve wing minutes, but the roster crunch is real. His length can help in steals, though he needs the shot to come around before the fantasy appeal gets interesting.

Sep 8

Jordan Hawkins • SG • Grizzlies

Jordan Hawkins Traded to Memphis

The New Orleans Pelicans are trading guard/forward Jordan Hawkins to the Memphis Grizzlies alongside Micah Peavy, a future second-round pick, and a future second-round pick swap for AJ Johnson and Taj Gibson, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. Hawkins, the former No. 14 pick, fell out of New Orleans' rotation last season, averaging 5.1 points, 1.7 rebounds, 0.8 assists, and 0.9 three-pointers in 13.6 minutes across 51 games while shooting 36.6 percent from the field. Memphis is rebuilding and still light on proven shooting, so Hawkins gets a better runway than he had with the Pelicans. The catch is roster security. He is in the final season of his rookie deal at $7.02 million, and the Grizzlies still have a crowded contract sheet to trim before opening night.

Sep 8

Cedric Coward • SG • Grizzlies

Cedric Coward Gets Breakout Buzz in Memphis

Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward Cedric Coward was named a breakout candidate for 2026-27 by ESPN's Eric Moody after a strong rookie season. The No. 11 pick averaged 13.6 points, 5.9 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 0.6 steals, and 0.4 blocks in 25.8 minutes across 62 games, including 47 starts, while shooting 47.1 percent from the field. He also made the All-Rookie First Team and finished fifth in Rookie of the Year voting. Memphis has since traded Ja Morant to Portland and Santi Aldama to Dallas, opening more usage in a reset roster. Cameron Boozer, Ty Jerome, and Jerami Grant will still need touches, but Coward's rebounding, passing, and efficient scoring give him a cleaner path to fantasy growth than most second-year wings.

Sep 8

Isaiah Stewart • C • Grizzlies

Isaiah Stewart Embraces New Grizzlies Chapter

Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Isaiah Stewart is embracing his move from Detroit, telling Andscape's Marc J. Spears that he is happy to be "moving on to a new chapter." Stewart was traded to Memphis during the second round of the NBA Draft after six seasons with the Pistons, and he said he feels wanted by the organization. The 25-year-old averaged 10.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks last season while finishing seventh in Sixth Man of the Year voting. In Memphis, he should bring frontcourt toughness behind Zach Edey in a young, reworked big-man rotation. The blocks give Stewart narrow fantasy appeal, but he likely needs a bigger role to become more than a specialist.

Aug 8

D'Angelo Russell • PG • Grizzlies

Grizzlies are Nearing Buyout with D'Angelo Russell

The Memphis Grizzlies are reportedly nearing a buyout with guard D'Angelo Russell. According to Evan Sidery, the Grizzlies are expected to finalize this buyout soon. There are no plans for Russell to play for the Grizzlies this upcoming season. The 30-year-old was acquired as a part of a six-team blockbuster trade earlier this offseason. After the buyout is finished, Russell would enter free agency as an unrestricted player who is free to sign anywhere. Last season, Russell averaged 10.2 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 4.0 assists across 19.0 minutes per game in 26 contests with the Dallas Mavericks. He'll likely sign with a contending team as a bench piece, so his fantasy value will probably be limited.

Jul 31

D'Angelo Russell • PG • Grizzlies

Grizzlies and D'Angelo Russell Expected to Part Ways

Memphis Grizzlies guard D'Angelo Russell is expected to part ways with the team this offseason, either through a buyout or trade, per Kelly Iko of Yahoo Sports. Russell arrived this month as a salary-matching piece in a six-team deal, and at 30 he does not fit a Cameron Boozer-led youth movement, so a split always looked likely. The fantasy read is muted: the former All-Star is coming off a career-worst season, averaging 10.2 points and 4.0 assists in 26 games with Dallas while shooting a rough 29.5 percent from three. A buyout could land him with a contender in a small role or a rebuilder needing a stopgap starter, but his declining production and broken jumper cap the upside either way. Monitor his next stop, and temper expectations.

Jul 22

Cameron Boozer • PF • Grizzlies

Cameron Boozer Stuffs the Stat Sheet in Summer League Championship Loss

Memphis Grizzlies forward Cameron Boozer filled the box score on an off shooting night in Sunday's 94-90 Las Vegas Summer League title loss to the Warriors, posting 19 points, eight rebounds, four assists, and two steals in 35 minutes despite going 7-of-17 from the field. The No. 3 overall pick and reigning AP College Player of the Year is Memphis's new franchise cornerstone, and ESPN already slots him as the No. 2 rookie in the class after Vegas. His all-around production even on cold shooting nights is the fantasy selling point: expect heavy usage, category-friendly output, and a real Rookie of the Year push. He is a priority target in both redraft and dynasty, with early-career efficiency the only caveat.

Jul 20

Cedric Coward • SG • Grizzlies

Cedric Coward Drills Five Threes in Summer League Title Loss

Memphis Grizzlies guard Cedric Coward stayed hot in Sunday's 94-90 Las Vegas Summer League title loss to the Warriors, pouring in 19 points on six of 10 shooting, including a perfect 5-for-5 from three-point range, to go with six rebounds, four assists and a block in 27 minutes. The efficiency matters more than the result: Coward is a returning starter, not a prospect, coming off an All-Rookie First Team season of 13.6 points, 5.9 rebounds and 2.8 assists. With Ja Morant no longer in Memphis, his usage and shot volume should climb in 2026-27. That makes the sophomore wing a legitimate mid-round redraft target, not just a deep-league name, especially if the improved stroke holds.

Jul 20

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope • SG • Grizzlies

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Emerges as a Grizzlies Buyout Candidate

Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is a likely buyout candidate, Evan Sidery reports, with the rebuilding Grizzlies over the roster limit and expected to approach him about parting soon. Caldwell-Pope opted into his $21.6 million salary for 2026-27, but the two-time champion's timeline no longer fits a Memphis team leaning into youth. He lost his starting spot last season and averaged 8.4 points in 21.3 minutes across 51 games, his fewest since his rookie year. Sidery adds that Caldwell-Pope, a Klutch Sports client, could follow LeBron James to his next team, though James' own destination remains unsettled. Either way, his 3-and-D game has always played best next to an elite creator, so his fantasy relevance rides on where he lands more than on this news itself.

Jul 19

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