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Stein: Grizzlies looking to trade Walter Clayton

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Walter Clayton

MEM Guard #4

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NBA insider Marc Stein reports that the Grizzlies are actively looking to trade Walter Clayton Jr.

The Grizzlies are among the teams still finalizing their Opening Night rosters ahead of Monday’s 5 PM Eastern cutdown deadline. As a result, Clayton is on the trade block, with Sacramento reportedly as a possible destination. With Ben Simmons (Achilles) suffering an injury expected to be season-ending during Sunday’s practice, Clayton may have room at the back end of the Kings’ roster. Wherever he is after the 5 PM deadline, Clayton’s status will be more impactful in dynasty leagues than redraft leagues.

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Walter Clayton

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Walter Clayton Jr. will be available against the Rockets for season opener

Clayton signed a two-way contract today with the Dallas Mavericks and will be available to play. Given that he’s on a two-way, its unlikely that he impacts many fantasy leagues early on in the year.
Walter Clayton

DAL Guard #4

ESPN’s Shams Charania reports the Mavericks have agreed on a two-way contract with Walter Clayton Jr.

The Grizzlies waived Clayton earlier this week and he subsequently cleared waivers. The 23-year-old guard wasn’t a free agent for long, though, as the Mavericks scooped him up on a two-way contract. A former first-round pick in 2025, Clayton will try to carve out a role for himself under first-year head coach Dusty May.
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Grizzlies waived Walter Clayton Jr. and Micah Peavy.

The 18th overall pick in the 2025 draft, Clayton was traded from Utah to Memphis as part of the Jaren Jackson Jr. deal in February. Even with the Grizzlies’ point guard rotation in flux due to injuries and a desire to trade Ja Morant, Clayton couldn’t carve out a consistent role in Memphis. Earlier Monday, the Grizzlies reportedly hoped to trade WCJ, but they couldn’t make a deal happen. As for Peavy, the Grizzlies acquired him from the Pelicans in the summer along with Jordan Hawkins, who was waived earlier in the preseason.
Walter Clayton

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Walter Clayton Jr. (hip) has been ruled out against the Rockets on Sunday.

Clayton will miss a second straight game. On Friday, Lucas Williamson and Jahmai Mashack each played 48 minutes. Expect more strange rotations for Memphis in this one, with Williamson and Mashack likely filling all the backcourt minutes. As for Clayton, the 2025 first-rounder came over to Memphis in the Jaren Jackson Jr. trade and could figure in Memphis’ rotation in 2026-27 if Ja Morant is dealt this offseason. He has some conditional fantasy value, but he’s going to need to shoot better than 38.4 percent to be a major cog going forward.
Walter Clayton

MEM Guard #4

Walter Clayton Jr. (hip), Adama Bal (ankle) and Olivier-Maxence Prosper (ankle) are questionable for Sunday’s game against the Rockets.

While Clayton and Prosper did not play in Friday’s loss to the Jazz, Bal started and logged 38 minutes. Getting Clayton and Prosper back on Sunday would do wonders for the Grizzlies, who played just six players due to injuries. Lucas Williamson and Jahmai Mashack played all 48 minutes on Friday.
Walter Clayton

MEM Guard #4

Walter Clayton Jr. (hip) has been ruled out against the Jazz on Friday.

Clayton will be unavailable for this game, which will leave Memphis quite thin at point guard. Javon Small should get the starting nod and play significant minutes with Cam Spencer and Ty Jerome out as well.
Walter Clayton

MEM Guard #4

Walter Clayton Jr. (hip) is questionable for Friday’s game against the Jazz.

Clayton’s lingering hip issue has him back on the Grizzlies’ injury report. If he can play on Friday, the rookie will likely start at point guard, as Cam Spencer and Ty Jerome are out and Javon Small is listed as questionable.
Walter Clayton

MEM Guard #4

Walter Calyton amassed 15 points (5-of-10 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), two rebounds, three assists and two three-pointers on Wednesday in the loss to the Nuggets.

Clayton’s stretch of productive games continued on Wednesday. He scored the ball well in his 22 minutes and showcased a little bit of playmaking ability in the process. While the rookie guard didn’t have a dominant line, his 15 points marked the fifth straight game he’s finished with double-digit points. The Grizzlies play two more games before their season concludes; Clayton could remain in a featured role the rest of the way.
Cam Spencer

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Cam Spencer (back) is out for Wednesday’s game against the Nuggets.

After logging 21 minutes in Monday’s loss to the Cavaliers, Spencer is back on the sidelines for Wednesday’s game. Walter Clayton Jr., who played 25 minutes off the bench, should return to the starting lineup.
Lucas Williamson

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Lucas Williamson, Cedric Coward, Cam Spencer, GG Jackson and Olivier-Maxence Prosper will start against the Cavaliers on Monday.

Williamson, who is on a 10-day contract, will get the first start of his career. Coward, Jackson and Spencer will be back in the starting unit after missing Sunday’s game. Walter Clayton Jr. and Toby Okani will be pushed back to the bench, while Taylor Hendricks and Rayan Rupert, who started on Sunday, will be sidelined for this game.

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Keegan Murray

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Keegan Murray accounted for two points (1-of-8 FGs), four rebounds and one steal in Wednesday’s loss to the Clippers.

Given Darius Acuff Jr.'s struggles on Wednesday, Murray’s night may avoid some scrutiny. However, he also struggled, missing his first seven attempts and not scoring until 9:08 remained in the fourth quarter. And Murray didn’t do much in the other categories either, which is a concern for fantasy managers. He’ll look to bounce back on Friday when the Kings host Portland.
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Darius Acuff

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Darius Acuff Jr. amassed 12 points (5-of-24 FGs, 2-of-5 FTs), three rebounds, three assists and three steals in Wednesday’s loss to the Clippers.

Most fantasy managers and basketball fans expect rookie point guards to be inefficient. However, Acuff’s performance against the Clippers was rough. He missed all seven three-point attempts, shot 5-of-24 from the field, and finished with more turnovers (four) than assists (three). Acuff’s upside is undeniable, but he’ll have games like Wednesday.
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Domantas Sabonis

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Domantas Sabonis finished Wednesday’s loss to the Clippers with 14 points (5-of-5 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), 18 rebounds, eight assists and one steal.

Sabonis didn’t miss a shot on Wednesday and finished two assists shy of a triple-double. However, it’s fair to ask why he didn’t get more shots, especially when Darius Acuff Jr. and Keegan Murray combined to shoot 6-of-32 from the field. Playing alongside a rookie point guard can be challenging for a veteran post player like Sabonis, who can also facilitate offense. However, Wednesday’s outing showed he can offer excellent fantasy value on nights with low shot attempts.
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Zach LaVine

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Zach LaVine recorded 28 points (10-of-19 FGs, 5-of-8 FTs), four rebounds, four assists and three three-pointers in Wednesday’s loss to the Clippers.

After injuries limited him to 39 games in his first full season with the Kings, LaVine looked completely healthy on Wednesday. Without him and fellow veteran Domantas Sabonis, the Kings would have fared worse, but they still lost the opener 121-96. As long as he stays healthy, LaVine should return to being a reliable fantasy asset. The question is whether a good first half of the season would convince a contending team to acquire him before the February trade deadline.
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Keaton Wagler

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Keaton Wagler notched 15 points (4-of-8 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), five rebounds, five assists, two steals and three three-pointers in Wednesday’s win over the Kings.

In a matchup of lottery picks, Wagler had a much better night than Sacramento’s Darius Acuff Jr. The former Illinois standout played 29 minutes off the bench, sharing the court with Darius Garland and taking a few short stints as the lone playmaker. Wagler was efficient, and while you shouldn’t overreact to one game, it wouldn’t hurt to add him now if he’s on the waiver wire in deep leagues.
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Brook Lopez accumulated 17 points (7-of-12 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), 11 rebounds, one assist, one steal, one block and one three-pointer in Wednesday’s win over the Kings.

Despite coming off the bench, Lopez played 27 minutes on Wednesday due to starting center Isaiah Jackson getting into foul trouble. The veteran 7-footer clearly still has something left in the tank, as he recorded a complete stat line that included a double-double. Jackson still hasn’t established himself as a center you can fully trust in fantasy basketball, which is a good reason to roster Lopez in deep leagues.
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Rui Hachimura tallied 10 points (3-of-13 FGs, 2-of-5 FTs), eight rebounds, two assists, one steal, one block and two three-pointers in Wednesday’s win over the Kings.

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Isaiah Jackson accounted for 13 points (6-of-8 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), five rebounds and one steal in Wednesday’s win over the Kings.

Jackson’s starting nod was expected to raise his fantasy ceiling, and he was productive Wednesday night. However, the Clippers’ center played just 15 minutes because of foul trouble. Backup Brook Lopez played 27 minutes, and that may not have happened if Jackson were able to stay on the court. Jackson is worth a look in 12-team leagues if he’s on the waiver wire, even with the foul trouble against Sacramento.
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Darius Garland finished Wednesday’s win over the Kings with 30 points (11-of-19 FGs, 5-of-8 FTs), one rebound, four assists, one steal and three three-pointers.

After a tumultuous offseason for the franchise, the Clippers got their 2026-27 off to a good start on Wednesday. Garland dominated his individual matchup against Kings rookie guard Darius Acuff Jr., scoring an efficient 30 points. Matchups will get tougher as the season progresses, but fantasy managers hope Garland delivers performances of this caliber more often.
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Scoot Henderson accounted for 15 points (7-of-14 FGs), two rebounds, one assist, one steal and one three-pointer in Wednesday’s win over the Suns.

Among the four guards in Portland’s rotation, Henderson (19 minutes) played the least on Wednesday. He played nine of those minutes after halftime, while starters Ja Morant and Damian Lillard and reserve Jrue Holiday (8/4/1/2) logged between seven and nine minutes each. While Henderson having a role won’t be an issue for him, his playing time might be, especially against tougher opponents.
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