Jordan Hawkins is no longer on the Memphis Grizzlies roster as of Monday, Oct. 5. The move follows an Oct. 2 report from Shams Charania that the Grizzlies would waive him.
The move
Jordan Hawkins is off the Memphis Grizzlies roster, confirmed by the official roster on Monday, Oct. 5. The move follows an Oct. 2 report from Shams Charania, "Grizzlies To Waive Jordan Hawkins," with no confidence percentage listed. Hawkins is a 24-year-old guard in his third season. He is no longer among the players listed on Memphis's roster.
The money
Hawkins carried a 2026-27 cap hit of $7.0 million, the only season on file for him. Memphis enters the season with a payroll of $161.1 million across 22 contracts, putting the Grizzlies under the $165.0 million salary cap. The luxury tax line sits at $200.4 million, the first apron at $209.0 million and the second apron at $221.7 million. Memphis has room under all three thresholds.
The fit
Hawkins played 51 games last season, averaging 13.6 minutes, 5.1 points, 1.7 rebounds and 0.8 assists. Memphis's 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 Ja Morant at 28.4 minutes and 19.4 points. The Grizzlies now list 20 players on the roster, against a standard limit of 15 plus three two-way spots.
Is Jordan Hawkins still on the Memphis Grizzlies roster?
No. The official roster no longer lists him, as of Monday, Oct. 5.
Was there a report before the move?
Yes. On Oct. 2, Shams Charania reported the Grizzlies would waive Jordan Hawkins. No confidence percentage was given for that report.
What was Hawkins's cap hit with Memphis?
His 2026-27 cap hit was $7.0 million, the only season on file.
How many players are on Memphis's roster now?
Memphis lists 20 players, against a standard limit of 15 plus three two-way spots.