Guard Walter Clayton Jr., 23, is no longer on the Memphis Grizzlies roster as of Monday, Oct. 19. Hoops Rumors reported earlier that day that the Grizzlies were waiving him and Micah Peavy.
The move
Walter Clayton Jr. leaves the Memphis Grizzlies. The official roster showed him off the club on Monday, Oct. 19. Earlier that day, Hoops Rumors reported the headline "Grizzlies Waiving Walter Clayton Jr., Micah Peavy," a report carrying 45% confidence. The roster change fits that report, but nothing in it says how the move was processed. Clayton, a 23-year-old guard in his second year, is now off the roster. His next destination is not announced.
The money
Clayton's contract is not on file yet. Public salary data can lag a move by a day, so his cap hit and years remain unknown for now. Memphis carries $161.1M across 22 contracts for 2026-27. That leaves the club under the cap, which is set at $165.0M. The tax line sits at $200.4M, the first apron at $209.0M and the second apron at $221.7M. Memphis is well below all three thresholds.
The fit
Clayton played 69 games last season and averaged 20.4 minutes, 7.8 points, 2.0 rebounds and 4.0 assists. He was a bench guard, not a core rotation piece. Memphis last season leaned on Toby Okani (36.2 minutes), Lucas Williamson (32.0) and Rayan Rupert (30.9), with Ja Morant at 28.4 minutes and 19.4 points. The roster now holds 18 players, against a standard limit of 15 plus 3 two-way players.
Did the Grizzlies waive Walter Clayton Jr.?
Hoops Rumors reported on Oct. 19 that Memphis was waiving him, with 45% confidence. The official roster shows him off the club as of that day.
What did Walter Clayton Jr. average last season?
In 2025-26 he played 69 games and averaged 20.4 minutes, 7.8 points, 2.0 rebounds and 4.0 assists.
How many players are on the Grizzlies roster?
The roster has 18 players, against a standard limit of 15 plus 3 two-way players.
Where will Walter Clayton Jr. play next?
His next destination is not announced.