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Memphis Grizzlies NBA offseason tracker: Free agency, trades, rumors and updates

The latest on Memphis Grizzlies offseason news.
Landon Speck|
Oct 29, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) against the Phoenix Suns at the Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Oct 29, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) against the Phoenix Suns at the Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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Welcome to the 2026 Memphis Grizzlies offseason tracker.

Here you will find updates on all Grizzlies free agency and trade news, updates and rumors via credible reporting.

July 6

Details emerge about Grizzlies' offer to Quentin Post

The Stein Line and Bleacher Report's Jake Fischer reported that only the first year of Memphis' three-year, $30 million offer to Warriors restricted free agent center Quentin Post is guaranteed. There is also $1.3 million in incentives in each season, with the incentive being an unrealistic All-Defensive team selection.

Essentially, the Grizzlies either sign Post to a very reasonable deal, or Golden State is forced to take on money that Post likely will not earn.

July 6

Grizzlies sign Golden State Warriors center Quentin Post to offer sheet

The Memphis Grizzlies signed Golden State Warriors restricted free agent center Quentin Post to a three-year, $30 million offer sheet per ESPN's Shams Charania.

The Warriors have until 11:59 ET on Tuesday to match the offer; otherwise, Post will join the Grizzlies.

Read more on the Grizzlies' offer to post here.

July 1

Santi Aldama and rights to Tarik Biberovic traded to the Dallas Mavericks for AJ Johnson and picks

The Grizzlies traded versatile forward Santi Aldama and the draft rights to Tarik Biberovic to the Dallas Mavericks for AJ Johnson, a 2030 top-20 protected first rounder via Golden State and two future second rounders.

June 29

Ja Morant traded to the Portland Trail Blazers for Jerami Grant and Kris Murray

The Grizzlies traded its former All-NBA point guard to Portland for a starting wing/rotation piece and a young flyer.

June 29

Grizzlies exercise team options on GG Jackson and Olivier-Maxence Prosper

The Grizzlies, as expected, picked up the $2.4 million team options on wings GG Jackson and Olivier-Maxence Prosper.

June 28

O’Connor: League sources expect Ja Morant trade to happen this week

Yahoo Sports’ Kevin O’Connor said in a story on Sunday that league sources expect a Ja Morant trade to finally happen this week.

“Sources say the Heat had interest in Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant before the Giannis deal, but there is not much expectation that he will get bought out. In fact, league sources expect Morant to be traded this week,” O’Connor said.

June 26

Sacramento Kings turned down Ja Morant trade, would require Grizzlies to include picks

The Stein Line's Jake Fischer said the Kings said no to a Ja Morant deal, and would require the Grizzlies to attach draft capital to Morant in a trade.

June 26

Windhorst: Ja Morant "couldn't be more available" and Grizzlies "struggling immensely" to find trade partner

ESPN's Brian Windhorst said Ja Morant "couldn't be more available on the trade market", and the Grizzlies are struggling to find a team willing to trade for Morant.

June 26

Clemson's Jestin Porter to play in Summer League with Grizzlies

Clemson's Jestin Porter will join Memphis for Summer League, per DraftExpress' Jon Chepkevich.

Porter averaged 9.6 points per game, shooting 34.8 percent from three as a senior.

June 25

Zach Cleveland (Liberty) and Brendan Hausen (Iowa) to play in Summer League for Grizzlies

Liberty forward Zach Cleveland signed an exhibit-10 contract with Memphis and will join the team for Summer League.

Cleveland averaged 11.9 points, 7.6 rebounds and 6.8 assists per game as a senior.

Iowa's Brendan Hausen will also join the Grizzlies for Summer League, per DraftExpress' Jon Chepkevich.

Hausen averaged 10.9 points per game, shooting 38.8 percent from three as a junior.

June 24

Grizzlies to sign Carson Cooper to two-way deal

Memphis is signing Michigan State big man Carson Cooper to a two-way deal, per ClutchPoints' Brett Siegel.

Cooper played 4 years at Michigan State, averaging 11 and 7 in 26.7 minutes per game, shooting 58.4 percent from the field and 78.8 percent from the free throw line.

June 24

Grizzlies trade for Pistons C/F Isaiah Stewart

Memphis is trading three second round picks for Pistons C/F Isaiah Stewart, per ESPN's Shams Charania.

The three second rounders are the same three picks Memphis received from Detroit in the trade that sent the 17th pick to the Pistons and the 21st pick to the Grizzlies, per ClutchPoints' Brett Siegel.

June 24

Grizzlies draft Richie Saunders with 32nd pick

Memphis drafted BYU's Richie Saunders with the No. 32 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft despite fielding trade offers on the pick leading up to round two.

June 24

Grizzlies fielding trade offers on No. 32 pick

ESPN's Shams Charania reported that the Grizzlies are "actively fielding offers" to move the 32nd pick.

UPDATE: Memphis kept the pick and drafted BYU's Richie Saunders.

June 23

Grizzlies move back twice, draft Karim Lopez with 21st pick

The Grizzlies traded No. 16 to the Oklahoma City Thunder for No. 17 and two second round picks, then traded No. 17 to the Detroit Pistons for No. 21 and three second rounders.

Memphis selected New Zealand Breakers wing Karim Lopez with the 21st pick.

Read our Grizzlies' first round grades here.

June 23

Grizzlies draft Cameron Boozer with No. 3 pick

Memphis drafted Duke national player of the year forward Cameron Boozer with the No. 3 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, as widely projected in most mock drafts, including ours.

Read our Grizzlies' first round grades here.

June 23

Kings end their pursuit of Ja Morant

HoopsHype's Mike Scotto reported the Kings ended their pursuit of Ja Morant.

Read more on what this news means for Morant and the Grizzlies here.

June 23

Pelicans end their pursuit of Ja Morant

Marc Stein and Jake Fischer reported the Pelicans are not planning to pursue Ja Morant.

Read more on what this news means for Morant and the Grizzlies here.

June 22

Timberwolves will not pursue Ja Morant

The Athletic's Jon Krawczynski reported that the Timberwolves will not pursue Ja Morant, and look for guard help elsewhere.

Read more on what this news means for Morant and the Grizzlies here.

UPDATE: Minnesota resigned guard Ayo Dosunmu and traded for All-Star point guard LaMelo Ball, per ESPN's Shams Charania.

June 20

Grizzlies still trying to move up from No. 16 for second lottery pick

The Stein Line's Jake Fischer reported the Grizzlies are still trying to move up from No. 16 in the draft for another lottery pick.

June 20

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope exercises player option

Wing Kentavious Caldwell-Pope will, unsurprisingly, opt into his $21 million player option for 2026-27, per ESPN's Shams Charania.

Read more on what this means for the Grizzlies and Caldwell-Pope here.

June 18

Sam Amick says Pelicans, Kings, Timberwolves interested in Ja Morant

The Athletic's Sam Amick said that the Pelicans, Kings, and Timberwolves are teams to watch to trade for Ja Morant on FanDuel's "Run it Back" show.

"The only two teams I've heard, and I'll pick one of them, is New Orleans and Sacramento. I'll probably push it the New Orleans way," Amick said.

Chandler Parsons added Minnesota as a possibility "just for fun," to which Amick responded, "good call, Chandler."

June 8

Grizzlies interested in moving up from No. 16 for second lottery pick

ClutchPoints' Brett Siegel reported that Memphis is attempting to package No. 16 with additional assets to get a second lottery pick.

"The same cannot be said about the Grizzlies' No. 16 pick, which sources say GM Zach Kleiman is attempting to package with other assets to move up in the draft, possibly securing another top-10 pick," Siegel said.

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