Brendan Hausen is off the Memphis Grizzlies roster as of Sunday, Sep. 27, according to the official roster. The move followed a Saturday report on roster moves in Memphis, though his contract status is not on file yet.
The move
Brendan Hausen, a 22-year-old rookie, is no longer on the Memphis Grizzlies roster as of Sunday, Sep. 27, per the official roster. The move followed a Saturday, Sep. 26 report from hoopsrumors, "Grizzlies Make Several Roster Moves; Bulls Add Sutton," though that report's confidence level is not listed. No destination team is on the roster for Hausen at this time.
The money
Hausen's contract terms are not on file yet; public salary data can lag a signing or move by a day. For the Grizzlies, the franchise carries a payroll of $161.1 million across 22 contracts for 2026-27, which sits under the $165.0 million salary cap. Memphis also has room below the $200.4 million tax line, the $209.0 million first apron and the $221.7 million second apron.
The fit
Hausen has no NBA line from last season. Memphis enters 2026-27 with 21 players on its roster, against a standard limit of 15 plus three two-way slots. The club's returning rotation last season was led by Toby Okani at 36.2 minutes and 10.0 points, Lucas Williamson at 32.0 minutes and 10.4 points, Rayan Rupert at 30.9 minutes and 12.2 points, and Jaren Jackson Jr. at 30.7 minutes and 19.2 points, with Ja Morant also in the mix at 28.4 minutes and 19.4 points.
Is Brendan Hausen still with the Grizzlies?
No. He is not on the official Memphis Grizzlies roster as of Sunday, Sep. 27.
Was there a report before the move?
Yes. hoopsrumors reported on Saturday, Sep. 26 that the Grizzlies made several roster moves, in a report titled "Grizzlies Make Several Roster Moves; Bulls Add Sutton." A confidence level for that report is not listed.
What is Hausen's contract situation?
It is not announced. His contract is not on file yet, and public salary data can lag a signing or move by a day.
How does this affect Memphis' cap situation?
The Grizzlies carry a payroll of $161.1 million across 22 contracts for 2026-27, under the $165.0 million cap, with room below the $200.4 million tax line and the $209.0 million and $221.7 million aprons.