Aldama is a restricted free agent, and the Grizzlies made his return a priority this offseason. 

Memphis has been firm in its commitment to Jackson, and general manager Zach Kleiman noted the importance of an extension at the conclusion of the 2024-25 season. 

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Grizzlies general manager Zach Kleiman spoke about the forward last week, making it clear that Aldama remains a valued player on the team. 

Don’t expect fireworks from the Grizzlies in the days ahead with either big additions or big departures.

One by one, the members of the Memphis Grizzlies NBA Draft Class of 2025 paused for a few minutes to describe their “dawg” credentials. 

Did the Memphis Grizzlies reach for No. 11 pick Cedric Coward? Here’s a more nuanced approach to Grizzlies draft analysis and a look at each player.

The Grizzlies will get the Las Vegas Summer League started on July 11 vs. the Boston Celtics. 

Special moments for Javon Small and Kam Jones, one with a grandpa and the other a cousin, caught fire after both were selected in the 2025 NBA Draft’s second round.

The Grizzlies rounded out the 2025 NBA Draft by selecting Tennessee senior guard Jahmai Mashack with pick No. 59.

The Grizzlies added to their backcourt depth by selecting West Virginia guard Javon Small in the second round of the NBA Draft.

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Cedric Coward’s former Division III coach explains why the Grizzlies lottery pick may have a path to the NBA unlike any other.

How good will the rookie be? That’s always a key question. But this time another looms: How soon?

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Grizzlies general manager Zach Kleiman spoke for the first time on NBA Draft night since trading away Desmond Bane and selecting Cedric Coward with the 11th pick.

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The Grizzlies traded for the No. 11 pick in the NBA Draft on Wednesday and selected Cedric Coward out of Washington State. 

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Drew Hill and Chris Herrington wrap up the NBA season, talk about this week’s big NBA trade and open the door to this week’s NBA Draft.

Throughout May and June, the Memphis Grizzlies revamped the organization’s recreation room.

Chris Herrington outlines four different things the Memphis Grizzlies could do with their first-round pick in this week’s 2025 NBA Draft. 

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