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Grizzlies rookie Karim López plans to debut in Summer League soon

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 15, 2026, 12:27 AM

Last updated Jul 15, 2026

Grizzlies rookie Karim López plans to debut in Summer League soon

Summary

Karim López, the Memphis Grizzlies' first-round draft pick, has not yet played in the NBA Summer League. He was not part of the team's game against the Golden State Warriors on July 14. A team spokesperson confirmed that López will make his debut before the Summer League concludes on July 19, potentially against the Atlanta Hawks on July 16. The rookie has been sidelined with a mild left hamstring strain but has traveled with the team throughout the event.

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Status Watch

•Karim López was drafted 21st overall in the 2026 NBA Draft.
•He is recovering from a mild left hamstring strain.
•López has not played in the NBA Summer League yet.
•The Summer League runs until July 19 in Las Vegas.
•The team expects him to debut against the Hawks on July 16.

Latest Updates

11:18 PMYahoo Sports — Karim López injury update for Grizzlies vs Hawks summer league game
12:27 AMYahoo Sports — Here's when Grizzlies rookie Karim López might make NBA Summer League debut

What they're saying

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Grizzlies first-round pick Karim López has yet to make his NBA Summer League debut. But he will play before the session ends, according to the team.
— Yahoo Sports