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Small (thigh) ended with 18 points (7-19 FG, 2-10 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, two steals and one assist across 26 minutes during Sunday's 132-101 loss to the Rockets.

Small, who signed a two-year, two-way contract with Memphis last summer after going undrafted out of West Virginia, helped pick up the slack for the depleted Grizzlies down the stretch. The guard had missed the Grizzlies' previous four games due to a left thigh contusion but shed the injury tag ahead of the season finale. Overall, Small averaged 9.7 points, 3.7 assists, 3.1 rebounds and 1.5 three-pointers in 20.2 minutes per game while shooting 46.5 percent from the field over his 41 appearances for Memphis. Despite acquitting himself well when he was available, Small could face an uphill battle to earn a consistent role on a healthier Grizzlies club in 2026-27.

Gibson accumulated four points (1-4 FG, 2-2 FT), four rebounds and one assist in 19 minutes during Sunday's 132-101 loss to the Rockets.

Gibson joined the Grizzlies late in the season as a locker room presence and emergency depth option. He totaled 10 appearances, posting averages of 3.4 points and 2.7 rebounds in 9.7 minutes per contest.

Okani notched six points (3-10 FG, 0-4 3Pt), seven rebounds, two blocks, one assist and one steal in 41 minutes during Sunday's 132-101 loss to Houston.

After signing a 10-day deal April 3, Okani logged extended playing time for the injury plagued Grizzlies over the final six games of the season, averaging 10.0 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.5 three-pointers, 1.0 assists and 0.7 steals in 36.2 minutes per contest. He'll officially become an unrestricted free agent with his contract expiring Monday.

Mashack finished with 11 points (4-12 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 1-1 FT), one rebound, 11 assists and two blocks over 38 minutes before fouling out of Sunday's 132-101 loss to the Rockets.

With so many injuries in Memphis, Mashack emerged as a key contributor down the stretch. In 31 total appearances, Mashack averaged 6.2 points, 2.6 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.2 steals and 0.6 three-pointers in 21.7 minutes per contest, shooting 39.5 percent from the field.

Oduro notched four points (2-2 FG, 0-1 FT), six rebounds and two assists across 31 minutes before fouling out of Sunday's 132-126 loss to the Timberwolves.

After spending most of his time with the G League's Birmingham Squadron, Oduro was rewarded with a one-year, two-way contract with the Pelicans in March. He had been waived by New Orleans during training camp last year, so Oduro will likely be fighting for a contract opportunity this fall once again.

Alexander recorded 16 points (7-11 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-3 FT), one rebound, one assist, one block and three steals in 32 minutes during Sunday's 132-126 loss to the Timberwolves.

Alexander popped for a season-high 16 points Sunday, showing what he's capable of when given significant minutes. The two-way player signed a one-year deal with the Pelicans last summer and mostly played for the G League's Birmingham Squadron this year, so his next steps for 2026-27 are uncertain at this time.

Dickinson closed Sunday's 132-126 loss to Minnesota with six points (3-8 FG, 0-2 3Pt), four rebounds, two assists and one steal over 21 minutes.

Dickinson spent the vast majority of his time with the G League's Birmingham Squadron in 2025-26, and he's next set for unrestricted free agency this offseason. The Kansas product averaged 2.4 points, 1.0 rebounds and 0.4 assists in 8.4 minutes per tilt through five NBA games this season, and it remains to be seen if the Pelicans will be interested in bringing him back ahead of training camp in the fall.

Peavy accumulated 21 points (6-12 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 7-8 FT), four rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal in 41 minutes before fouling out of Sunday's 132-126 loss to the Timberwolves.

With most of the regulars out for New Orleans, Peavy again played an expanded role with the first unit. Overall, Peavy was rarely on the fantasy radar this season. Across 61 appearances, he averaged 4.3 points, 1.9 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 0.5 three-pointers in 15.0 minutes per contest.

Hawkins had 13 points (4-18 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal over 33 minutes during Sunday's 132-126 loss to the Timberwolves.

Hawkins played a very minor role in 2025-26, appearing in just 51 games for an average of 13.6 minutes per contest. He produced 5.1 points, 1.7 rebounds, 0.8 assists and 0.9 three-pointers, shooting just 36.6 percent from the field.

Gray closed with six points (2-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one assist, one block and one steal across 25 minutes during Sunday's 131-107 loss to the Lakers.

Gray signed a two-year deal with the Jazz right before the end of the regular season, appearing in Utah's final contest of the year. The contract suggests the team will give Gray a chance to compete for a backup role in the backcourt in 2026-27, though it's worth noting Utah also brought in Bez Mbeng on a two-year pact late this season and may have similar plans in mind for him as well.