Zach Cleveland is no longer on the Memphis Grizzlies roster as of Sunday, Oct. 18. The move follows a Saturday report that the Grizzlies waived him as part of roster cuts.
The move
Cleveland, a 22-year-old rookie forward, is off the Memphis Grizzlies roster, confirmed by the official roster on Sunday, Oct. 18. The move follows a Saturday, Oct. 17 report from HoopsRumors, "Grizzlies Waive Zach Cleveland; Lakers Cut Two Players," with confidence not available. He is not on any roster at this time.
The money
Cleveland's contract is not on file yet; public salary data can lag a signing or release by a day. Memphis carries a payroll of $161.1 million across 22 contracts for 2026-27, which sits under the $165.0 million salary cap. The team also sits below the $200.4 million luxury tax line, the $209.0 million first apron and the $221.7 million second apron.
The fit
Cleveland has no NBA line from last season. Memphis now carries 20 players on its roster, against a standard limit of 15 plus three two-way slots. Last season's rotation at forward included Jaren Jackson Jr. at 30.7 minutes and 19.2 points, Dariq Whitehead at 30.5 minutes and 16.3 points, and Santi Aldama at 27.9 minutes and 14.0 points, all ahead of Cleveland on the depth chart.
Is Zach Cleveland on an NBA roster?
Not announced. He is off the Memphis Grizzlies roster as of Sunday, Oct. 18, and no other team is listed for him.
Why did Cleveland leave the Grizzlies roster?
A HoopsRumors report from Saturday, Oct. 17 said the Grizzlies waived him. The official roster move was confirmed the next day.
What is Cleveland's contract situation?
Not on file yet. Public salary data can lag a signing or release by a day.