Kawamura was asked about getting his first NBA opportunity in Memphis and what the city and organization mean to him. The 24-year-old had a heartfelt response, shouting out Grizzlies superstar Ja Morant. "I miss Memphis," Kawamura said. "Memphis people are so nice. I wanted to play in Memphis this year, too, but it is what it is.

Despite aggressive roster reshaping, the Grizzlies’ biggest 2025 mistake could haunt their playoff hopes. Here’s what went wrong.

The NBA announced on July 9 the six groups for the third edition of the annual tournament, featuring three groups in each conference. The Grizzlies are grouped with the Lebron James' Los Angeles Lakers, James Harden's Los Angeles Clippers, Anthony Davis' Dallas Mavericks and the New Orleans Pelicans.

Jock Landale has played four seasons in the NBA for the San Antonio Spurs, Phoenix Suns and Houston Rockets. The 29-year-old finished last year (with the Rocke

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver put the topic of expansion on the back burner until the league settled its collective bargaining agreement (completed in 2023) and reached a new national broadcast deal (finalized in 2024).

Chris Manon figured he was headed overseas to play pro basketball, but he's averaged 12 points, 4.5 rebounds and 3 assists for the Golden State Warriors in the past two summer league games.

Following his waiver from the Rockets a week ago, former Houston center Jock Landale was announced by the Memphis Grizzlies as a recent addition to their team. Houston did move back Landale's guaranteed date to July 7, which did allow them to look for a trade partner, but the Rockets ultimately decided to let Landale test free agency this summer.

Mavericks center Dereck Lively II recently underwent surgery to clean up bone spurs in his right foot, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. Lively was seen in a walking boot following the procedure but has since moved out of it.