Grizzlies Lose Key Rookies Ahead of Summer League | Memphis News

Memphis Grizzlies’ summer league hopes take a hit as rookies Karim Lopez and Walter Clayton Jr. sit out with hamstring and knee injuries respectively, sidelining key additions expected to make an impact. Lopez, a 6’9” athletic forward with pro experience, and Clayton, a guard looking to build momentum since joining in February, are both sidelined ahead of the Vegas games on July 10th. The team, led by Javon Small, Cedric Coward, and frontcourt trio Prosper, Boozer, and Hendricks, must adapt without them. While the absence is a setback, the focus remains on how the rest of the roster steps up — and when Lopez and Clayton might return. 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/e03b71bb79685955