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Latest Sporzzio coverage, playoff reads, and explainers about the Memphis Grizzlies.
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Memphis needs fewer guaranteed contracts, but waiving Russell does not erase his $5.97 million salary. The timing of his release also limits the Grizzlies’ options for spreading out that cap charge.
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New Orleans’ deal with Memphis clears the financial path to signing Bennedict Mathurin. The cost includes Jordan Hawkins, Micah Peavy and future draft assets, with more roster decisions still ahead.
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The 2026-27 NBA season begins October 20 with an NBC and Peacock tripleheader and ends April 11. Here are the biggest games, broadcast details and the reason each team initially has only 80 assigned matchups.
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The 2026 NBA Cup begins October 30, sends eight teams to single-elimination play and ends December 11 at Hinkle Fieldhouse. Here are the groups, national TV schedule, tiebreakers and impact on the 82-game season.
Team Pulse
KCP reportedly plans to join Philadelphia after clearing waivers, but the crowded perimeter rotation and his diminished Memphis season make reserve wing the defensible baseline.