Clayton Jr. Under Pressure | Memphis Grizzlies News

Javon Small is lighting up the Las Vegas Summer League on a two-way deal, making a strong case for a standard contract and putting serious pressure on Walter Clayton Jr. in Memphis. Clayton Jr., a first-round pick traded in February alongside Jaren Jackson Jr., struggled with shooting and was sidelined by a knee injury this summer — missing key opportunities to prove himself. Despite averaging under 10 points and 6 assists in 24 games as a rookie, he’s still expected to stay with the Grizzlies, but this injury couldn’t come at a worse time. With the team rebuilding and the point guard role critical post-Ja Morant, Clayton Jr. must show he can overcome his shooting woes and become a consistent scorer — or risk being left behind. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cbe85266e08fa50b