Grizzlies consider waiving D'Angelo Russell to meet roster requirements
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 11:24 PM
Last updated Sep 8, 2026

The Memphis Grizzlies are evaluating roster adjustments to reach 15-man compliance before the start of the upcoming season. D'Angelo Russell is among the group of players likely to be waived by the team. Reports indicate the organization does not view the 30-year-old guard as a long-term part of the roster. The team has been exploring potential resolutions, including a trade or a buyout, since acquiring Russell in a six-team deal this past July. Alongside Russell, Walter Clayton Jr., Jordan Hawkins, and Kris Murray are also mentioned as potential candidates for release. The team continues to assess its personnel needs as it prepares for the regular season schedule.
- •Memphis must reach 15-man roster compliance before the season begins.
- •D'Angelo Russell was acquired by Memphis in a six-team trade on July 8.
- •Other players like Walter Clayton Jr. and Jordan Hawkins may also be waived.
- •League sources suggest the team is seeking a resolution regarding Russell's future.
- 11:24 PMYahoo Sports — D'Angelo Russell to be waived by Grizzlies in order to meet 15-man roster compliance?
"D'Angelo Russell to be waived by Grizzlies in order to meet 15-man roster compliance?
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