Guard Richie Saunders, 25, appeared on the Memphis Grizzlies' official roster on Saturday, Nov. 7, coming from free agency. His contract is not on file yet, and Memphis sits under the cap with 19 players.
The move
Richie Saunders, a 25-year-old rookie guard, joins the Memphis Grizzlies. He appeared on the club's official roster on Saturday, Nov. 7. Before that he was in free agency with no roster. No report preceding the move has been logged, so there is no source or confidence level to attach to it. The roster does not say whether the move is a standard deal or a two-way deal, and the terms are not announced. Memphis now has 19 players on the roster.
The money
Saunders' contract is not on file yet. Public salary data can lag a signing by a day, so his cap hit and the length of the deal are not announced. 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 is $200.4M. The first apron is $209.0M and the second apron is $221.7M. The Grizzlies are well clear of all three thresholds.
The fit
Saunders has no NBA line this season. Memphis uses a guard rotation led by Ty Jerome at 30.4 minutes and 26.6 points a game. Cedric Coward plays 28.5 minutes and scores 13.8. Javon Small averages 20.4 minutes and 8.5 points, and Cam Spencer averages 19.7 minutes and 8.9 points. Cameron Boozer leads the team at 32.1 minutes. The roster holds 19 players against a standard limit of 15 plus 3 two-way. His role is not announced.
Where did Richie Saunders come from?
He came from free agency. The official roster showed no previous club for him.
What is Richie Saunders' contract with the Grizzlies?
It is not on file yet. Public salary data can lag a signing by a day, so the cap hit and years are not announced.
Are the Grizzlies over the cap?
No. They carry $161.1M across 22 contracts for 2026-27, under the $165.0M cap.
How many players does Memphis have on the roster?
The Grizzlies have 19 players on the roster, against a standard limit of 15 plus 3 two-way.