Memphis Grizzlies part ways with OrthoSouth, their sports medicine partner
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 5:38 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026

The Memphis Grizzlies announced on August 28 that they have ended their partnership with OrthoSouth, which provided sports medicine services since 2023. The initial agreement was set for ten years. This decision follows a challenging three-season stretch, during which injuries plagued many of the team's key players. Grizzlies president Jason Wexler recognized OrthoSouth's contributions, while OrthoSouth's CEO expressed pride in their collaboration. The organization is now looking to improve player health, having hired Mike Curtis as head of player health and performance earlier this summer.
- •Grizzlies and OrthoSouth have parted ways as of August 28.
- •Partnership began in 2023 with a ten-year agreement.
- •Team faced significant injury issues over the past three seasons.
- •Mike Curtis was hired as head of player health and performance this summer.
- •Wexler acknowledged OrthoSouth's professionalism and contribution.
- 5:38 PMYahoo Sports — Memphis Grizzlies part ways with sports medicine partner, OrthoSouth
"The Memphis Grizzlies and the team's sports medicine partner, OrthoSouth, have parted ways.
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