Clayton (knee) won't play in Friday's game against Chicago, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.
Clayton is battling a knee issue and wasn't available to suit up during the Salt Lake City Summer League. The 23-year-old began the 2025-26 campaign in Utah before being acquired by the Grizzlies ahead of the trade deadline. In 24 regular-season appearances in Memphis, he averaged 9.7 points, 5.7 assists, 2.1 rebounds, 0.3 blocks and 0.8 steals over 25.0 minutes. Clayton is considered day-to-day, and his next opportunity to play will come Monday versus his former club. Although he's already projected to hold a spot in the rotation for the Grizzlies in 2026-27, he won't help his chances of earning more playing time if he misses more games throughout the remainder of Summer League.
Grizzlies' Walter Clayton: Won't play in Salt Lake City
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Clayton won't play during Summer League in Salt Lake City due to a mild right knee sprain, Michael Wallace of the Grizzlies' official site reports.
Clayton will be re-evaluated when the team gets to Las Vegas on July 9, but he will skip Memphis' three exhibition games in Salt Lake City. Clayton had a strong close to his rookie season, putting in averages of 9.7 points, 5.7 assists and 1.4 triples per game after the All-Star break.
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Grizzlies' Walter Clayton: Out Sunday
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Clayton (hip) is out for Sunday's game against the Rockets.
Clayton will miss a second straight contest to close the regular season due to a left hip injury. His rookie campaign comes to a close with a solid stretch of games, as he averaged 13.2 points, 6.0 assists and 2.0 rebounds in 25.0 minutes per contest over his last five appearances, scoring in double figures in each of those games.
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Grizzlies' Walter Clayton: Iffy to face Houston
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Clayton (hip) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Rockets.
Clayton is in jeopardy of missing a second straight game due to a left hip issue. If the rookie first-rounder is unable to suit up in Memphis' regular-season finale, Lucas Williamson, Javon Small (thigh) and Rayan Rupert would be candidates for increased playing time.
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Grizzlies' Walter Clayton: Ruled out Friday
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Clayton (hip) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Jazz.
Clayton will miss Friday's contest due to left hip soreness, and his next opportunity to play will come in Sunday's regular-season finale in Houston. With the rookie first-rounder out, Jahmai Mashack, Adama Bal and Lucas Williamson will likely see a bump in minutes.
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Grizzlies' Walter Clayton: Questionable versus Jazz
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Clayton (hip) is listed as questionable for Friday's game in Utah.
Clayton got the start in Wednesday's 136-119 loss to Denver. However, he's in danger of missing this contest because of left hip soreness. With a lengthy injury report for the Grizzlies heading into Friday night, Jahmai Mashack and Adama Bal may be getting all the minutes they can handle if Clayton and Javon Small (thigh) are both ruled out.
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Grizzlies' Walter Clayton: Goes for 15 points in blowout loss
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Clayton had 15 points (5-10 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two rebounds and three assists across 22 minutes during Wednesday's 136-119 loss to Denver.
Clayton moved to the starting lineup Wednesday after coming off the bench in the loss to the Cavaliers on Monday, but regardless of his role, he continues to produce and show he belongs at this level. He's scored in double digits in eight of his last 10 games, a stretch in which he's averaging 11.7 points, 2.2 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game while shooting 41.2 percent from three-point range.
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Grizzlies' Walter Clayton: Returning to starting five
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Clayton is in Memphis' starting lineup against Denver on Wednesday.
The rookie first-rounder will make his sixth start of the season (and fourth in 13 games since March 16). His last start was in Sunday's 131-115 loss to the Bucks, when he played 25 minutes and logged 20 points, four assists, three rebounds and four three-pointers.
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Grizzlies' Walter Clayton: Nabs first career double-double
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Clayton registered 10 points (4-10 FG, 2-5 3Pt), one rebound and 11 assists across 25 minutes off the bench during Monday's 142-126 loss to Cleveland.
The rookie guard recorded his first career double-double as he continues to handle a significant role in the Grizzlies' backcourt rotation. Clayton has played more than 20 minutes in his last 10 games (two starts), averaging 10.6 points, 5.0 assists, 2.3 boards, 1.9 threes and 1.0 combined steals and blocks over 25.4 minutes a contest.
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Grizzlies' Walter Clayton: Starting Sunday
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Clayton (hip) is available for Sunday's game in Milwaukee.
Clayton is back after a one-game absence. He'll slide into the starting lineup and should see heavy minutes Sunday, with Cam Spencer (back), Javon Small (thigh) and Ty Jerome (ankle) all unavailable. Clayton is averaging 8.9 points, 5.6 assists, 1.1 triples and 1.0 steals per game with the Grizzlies this season.
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Grizzlies' Walter Clayton: Listed as questionable
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Clayton (hip) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Bucks.
Clayton remains day-to-day after sitting out Friday's game against the Raptors. He's been cold lately, shooting 35.3 percent from the field over his last six games with 10.2 points, 5.2 assists and 2.0 rebounds.
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Grizzlies' Walter Clayton: Added to injury report
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Clayton (hip) is questionable for Friday's game against Toronto.
The rookie first-rounder was a late addition to the injury report due to left hip soreness. The bulk of the reps at point guard would fall into the hands of Javon Small, Rayan Rupert and Jahmai Mashack if Clayton cannot play Friday.
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Grizzlies' Walter Clayton: Ruled out Friday
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Clayton (hip) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Raptors.
Clayton was a late addition to the injury report Friday and won't suit up due to left hip soreness. His next chance to play will come Sunday in Milwaukee. With the rookie first-rounder sidelined, Adama Bal, Javon Small and Jahmai Mashack are candidates to see increased playing time.
Clayton (ankle) is available for Monday's game against Phoenix.
Clayton has made routine appearances on the injury report of late, although he will suit up for his ninth consecutive contest. With a plethora of players ruled out for Memphis, Clayton might draw his first start since March 21. However, he should still get plenty of action even if he doesn't enter the starting lineup.
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Grizzlies' Walter Clayton: Questionable for Monday
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Clayton is questionable for Monday's game against the Suns due to left ankle soreness.
Clayton has been dealing with a sore left ankle of late, but he has been able to suit up for the last eight games. Nonetheless, Clayton is considered questionable for Monday. If he is unable to go, Cam Spencer and Adama Bal are likely to see expanded roles.
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Grizzlies' Walter Clayton: Iffy Saturday
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Clayton is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Bulls due to left ankle soreness.
Clayton is at risk of missing the tail end of the Grizzlies' back-to-back set due to an ankle issue. If he's cleared to play, though, Clayton would likely see plenty of run, as Ty Jerome (ankle) is out, Cam Spencer (back) is doubtful and Jahmai Mashack (ankle) is questionable.
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Grizzlies' Walter Clayton: Cleared to play
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Clayton (ankle) is available for Saturday's game against the Bulls.
Clayton will shake a questionable tag in time for Saturday's game. With Ty Jerome (ankle) and Cam Spencer (back) sidelined, Clayton should see significant run. In his last seven games, Clayton is averaging 9.1 points, 2.3 rebounds and 4.0 assists across 23.9 minutes.
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Grizzlies' Walter Clayton: Not starting Monday
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Clayton won't start Monday's game against the Hawks.
With Ty Jerome (calf) back in the lineup, Clayton will slide to the second unit. Over six appearances off the bench this month, the rookie first-rounder has averaged 7.3 points and 5.5 assists across 24.0 minutes per game.
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