Memphis Grizzlies Rumors

Memphis coach Tuomas Iisalo wants Jackson to become more involved offensively, Damichael Cole of The Commercial Appeal reports.

The Timberwolves and Kings are among the teams interested in Morant, Sam Amick of The Athletic reported Monday.

Jackson asked for his latest G League assignment with the Memphis Hustle, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reported Wednesday.

Coward has made a strong impression on coach Tuomas Iisalo, Marc J. Spears of Andscape reports.

NBA reporter Marc Stein wrote Sunday that the trade chatter around Morant is picking up.

Morant voiced his frustration with the Grizzlies' coaching staff following Friday's 117-112 loss to the Lakers, per ESPN News Services.

The Grizzlies' head coach, Tuomas Iisalo, praised Small's contributions in the early stages of the 2025-26 season, according to Michael Wallace of Grizzlies.com. "He's worked extremely hard to learn a ton of things in a short amount of time," Iisalo said of Small, who is on a two-way contract. "He's doing a great job. He listens. He just absorbs. He has a confidence that really works for us, and he's become big-time for us in a situation that we really needed him."

Small is expected to be the backup point guard to open the 2025-26 season, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Morant is expected to play in Wednesday's season opener against the Pelicans after missing the entire preseason with a sprained left ankle, according to Damichael Cole.

Spencer could be in line for minutes to open the 2025-26 regular season after news broke that Ty Jerome will miss at least four weeks due to right calf strain, Sam Amico of Hoops Wire reports.

Memphis coach Tuomas Iisalo said Tuesday that Morant and Jaren Jackson are progressing well from their injuries, Damichael Cole of the Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Grizzlies head coach Tuomas Iisalo said Tuesday that Jackson and Ja Morant are progressing well from their injuries, Damichael Cole of the Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Memphis coach Tuomas Iisalo said Wednesday that he's asking Wells to be a secondary playmaker in the offense this season, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Memphis coach Tuomas Iisalo said Thursday that Coward could play some minutes at the four in the early going, according to Fastbreak Breakfast.

At Media Day on Monday, Well said he expects to have the ball in his hands more this season, Jonah Dylan of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

The Grizzlies announced Friday that Jackson, who is recovering from toe surgery, is expected to return in four-to-six weeks, according toNBA reporter Marc Stein.

Jackson is making solid progress in his rehab from toe surgery and is optimistic about returning healthy for the Grizzlies at the start of the season, Michael Wallace of Grind City Media reports.

Jackson said he's ready to embrace a leadership role with the Grizzlies in 2025-26, Rohan Nadkarni of NBC Sports reported Wednesday.

The Pistons could target a trade for Clarke, Hunter Patterson of The Athletic opines.

Coward, who's yet to recover from a shoulder injury sustained during the 2024-25 college season, is uncertain to play in the 2025 NBA Summer League, according to Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal.

Kawamura has been confirmed as part of the Bulls roster that will play in the upcoming 2025 Summer League.

Jackson, who will undergo surgery to address a turf toe injury, does not currently have a timetable to return, the Grizzlies announced Tuesday.

The Rockets are "working quickly" to secure a meeting with Kennard ahead of free agency, Kelly Iko of The Athletic reports.

Kennard is expected to leave the Grizzlies in free agency, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.

The Knicks could be interested in signing Kennard as a free agent, according to James L. Edwards III of The Athletic.