Lopez (hamstring) won't play in Friday's Las Vegas Summer League game versus the Bulls, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.
Lopez missed all of the Salt Lake City Summer League, and although his absence has officially extended into Las Vegas, he's now being listed as day-to-day. His next chance to play will come Monday against the Mavericks.
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Grizzlies' Karim Lopez: Won't play in Salt Lake City
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Lopez won't suit up for Summer League in Salt Lake City due to a mild left hamstring strain, Michael Wallace of the Grizzlies' official site reports.
Lopez tweaked his hamstring during the pre-draft process, so the Grizzlies will take a cautious approach and hold him out of their three exhibition games in Salt Lake City. He'll be re-evaluated once the team arrives in Las Vegas for Summer League on July 9.
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Grizzlies' Karim Lopez: Heading to Memphis
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The Pistons selected Lopez with the No. 21 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft and traded his rights to the Grizzlies, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.
The Grizzlies traded down from pick No. 16 to No. 17 before moving further back to No. 21, acquiring five second-round picks in the process. Lopez will now join third overall pick Cameron Boozer in Memphis. Lopez spent the last two years playing overseas for the New Zealand Breakers, averaging 11.9 points, 6.1 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.0 blocks in 25.6 minutes per showing last season. The 19-year-old became the first Mexican-born player selected in the first round and should have an opportunity to carve out a meaningful role in the Memphis rotation during his rookie season. He's a physical forward who brings solid size, athleticism and upside.
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