Grizzlies waive D'Angelo Russell ahead of training camps
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 7:23 PM
Last updated Sep 25, 2026
The Memphis Grizzlies have waived D'Angelo Russell as they face a roster crunch with 19 players under contract heading into training camp. The team had attempted to trade Russell but was unable to do so. This move allows him to seek a new opportunity before the season begins. Meanwhile, the Dallas Mavericks re-signed Dwight Powell and are monitoring Dereck Lively's recovery from foot surgery, as he has yet to be medically cleared to play.
- •Grizzlies expected cuts as they manage a 19-player roster.
- •Russell averaged 10.2 points and four assists last season.
- •Mavericks signed Powell on a non-guaranteed deal.
- •Lively still recovering; not medically cleared yet.
- •Cooper Flagg card sold for $8.04 million, setting a record.
- 7:23 PMYahoo Sports — Latest NBA news, rumors heading into 2026 training camps: Grizzlies waive D'Angelo Russell
"Also, the Mavericks signed Dwight Powell but will not have Dereck Lively II.
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