Lopez Debut Marks Grizzlies Rebirth | Memphis Grizzlies News

Karim Lòpez made his NBA Summer League debut with the Memphis Grizzlies on July 16th, representing his Mexican heritage while playing limited minutes due to a hamstring strain — still, he contributed two points, one rebound, and one steal in 11 minutes as the Grizzlies cruised to a 96-64 win over the Atlanta Hawks. This victory locked them into the semifinals, and Lòpez’s appearance marks a pivotal moment for the franchise, which traded back twice in the draft to select him as a cornerstone for their rebuilding era. With key stars like Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. gone, Memphis is forging a new identity around emerging talents including Cameron Boozer (24 pts), Cedric Coward (23 pts), and Olivier-Maxence Prosper (18 pts), while also evaluating Lòpez and rookie Richie Saunders alongside acquisitions like Isaiah Stewart. The Grizzlies’ next game against the Houston Rockets is set for 6:30 PM ET on Amazon Prime — a new chapter, built on grit, heritage, and hope. 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/c8043aa1e3fadcd8