Lawson Lovering is off the Memphis Grizzlies roster as of Monday, Sept. 28, according to the team's official roster. No transaction report preceded the move.
The move
Lovering, a 23-year-old center with one season of NBA experience, is off the Memphis Grizzlies roster as of Monday, Sept. 28, according to the team's official roster. He leaves Memphis, and his new status is listed simply as off the roster, with no new club named. No transaction report preceded the move, so the circumstances behind his departure are not announced at this time.
The money
Lovering's contract terms are not on file yet; public salary data can lag a signing by a day, so his cap figure is not announced. Memphis carries $161.1 million across 22 contracts for 2026-27, which keeps the Grizzlies under the salary cap of $165.0 million. The team sits well below the luxury tax line of $200.4 million, the first apron of $209.0 million, and the second apron of $221.7 million.
The fit
In 2025-26, Lovering played two games, averaging 24.6 minutes, 7.0 points, 7.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists. Memphis leaned on other frontcourt options last season: Jaren Jackson Jr. logged 30.7 minutes and 19.2 points per game, and Santi Aldama logged 27.9 minutes and 14.0 points per game. The Grizzlies now carry 21 players on the roster, against a standard limit of 15 plus three two-way spots.
Where does Lovering go next?
Not announced. He is listed as off the Grizzlies roster with no new club given.
Was the move reported before it happened?
No. No transaction report preceded the move.
What is Lovering's cap hit with his next team?
Not on file yet.