Former College National Champion Re-Signs With Grizzlies

The Grizzlies continue making moves.

Memphis Grizzlies guard Cam Spencer (24) shoots for three as Dallas Mavericks forward Kai Jones. / Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Memphis Grizzlies guard Cam Spencer is re-signing with the Grizzlies on a two-year, $4.5 million fully guaranteed contract, ESPN's Shams Charania reported Monday.

A national champion and first-team All-Big East at UConn, Spencer was drafted in the second round of the 2024 NBA draft by the Detroit Pistons and was traded to the Grizzlies shortly after. Spencer signed a two-way contract with the Grizzlies and split time between Memphis and the G League during his rookie season.

Spencer appeared in 25 games as a rookie and made one start. He averaged 4.2 points, 1.2 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game, but scored a career-high 23 points in his final appearance of the season.

During his rookie season, Spencer did notably exchange some words with Kevin Durant in a game against the Phoenix Suns, and former teammate Desmond Bane came in to intervene.

Re-signing Spencer is one of multiple moves the Grizzlies have made to kick off free agency, their biggest so far involving re-signing Jaren Jackson Jr. to a five-year, $240 million contract. Additionally, they bought out veteran Cole Anthony so he could become a free agent, and are re-signing Santi Aldama to a three-year deal.

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