What happened: The Memphis Grizzlies have waived D'Angelo Russell. The transaction allows the veteran guard to sign elsewhere before the start of the season as the team trims its roster.

Why it matters: Memphis faced a roster crunch after acquiring Russell in a six-team trade in July. The franchise spent the remainder of the summer exploring trade or buyout options to clear space.

What to watch: Russell enters free agency ahead of the 2026-27 campaign.