Grizzlies Welcome Mexico’s First-Round Pick | Memphis Grizzlies News

Memphis Grizzlies make roster room by waiving Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, paving the way for first-round draft pick Karim López — the first player born and raised in Mexico to be selected in the NBA’s top tier. López, acquired via trade from Detroit, averaged nearly 12 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 assists last season with the New Zealand Breakers, while showing defensive grit. His four-year, $18M rookie deal includes guaranteed first two years. With training camp looming, the Grizzlies also eye a buyout or trade for D’Angelo Russell, leveraging their massive trade exception and 12 future first-round picks to reshape the roster ahead of the season. 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/7a3a8297c209e94b