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Grizzlies Waive Former First-Round Pick

Clayton and Peavy are being let go ahead of the roster cut-down deadline.

Last verified 2026-10-20 11:00 UTC
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Key facts

  • The Grizzlies are waiving Walton Clayton Jr. and Micah Peavy.
  • The waiver is ahead of the NBA's roster cut-down deadline.
  • Clayton was a 2025 first-round pick.

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1 cited source: ESPN

Verified update

The Memphis Grizzlies are waiving two players ahead of the NBA's roster cut-down deadline. Sources confirm that the team is waiving 2025 first-round pick Walton Clayton Jr. and Micah Peavy.

The move is a clear indication that the Grizzlies are streamlining their roster for the upcoming season. Clayton, a former first-round pick, had been with the team for a short time. The exact reasons for the waiver are unclear, but it is likely a result of the team's efforts to create a more competitive roster.

SourcesESPN

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