Memphis Grizzlies consider moving D'Angelo Russell amid roster adjustments
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 6:08 AM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026
The Memphis Grizzlies may move D'Angelo Russell as the team looks to reduce its roster size and salary commitments. After stints with the Los Angeles Lakers, Brooklyn Nets, and Dallas Mavericks, the guard could join his fourth team in three seasons if he departs Memphis. Analysts suggest the organization must decide whether to retain the 30-year-old veteran or redistribute his minutes to younger players. While his experience provides some utility, the team's shift toward younger talent makes a sustained role for Russell uncertain. No formal trade has been announced, but internal assessments of the roster remain ongoing as the franchise weighs its financial and developmental priorities.
- •D'Angelo Russell is currently on the roster for the Memphis Grizzlies.
- •The team is evaluating potential roster cuts to save money.
- •Russell has played for the Lakers, Nets, and Mavericks in recent seasons.
- •Management is weighing veteran contributions against the development of younger team members.
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