The Memphis Grizzlies enter the 2025-26 season with a revamped roster and coaching staff after making several moves this offseason under general manager Zach Kleiman.
The front office opted to trade mainstay Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic in exchange for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, four first-round picks and a pick swap. The team brought in Ty Jerome and re-signed Santi Aldama, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Cam Spencer.
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Kleiman & Co. used the 16th pick, acquired from the Magic, a future first-round pick and two second-round picks to move up to select Cedric Coward at No. 11. They also drafted Javon Small (48th) and Jahmai Mashack (59th) in the second round.
The Grizzlies are nationally projected to take a step back this year, boasting only the 10th-highest odds of winning the Western Conference. They will be led by head coach Tuomas Iisalo, who was elevated to full-time head coach on May 2.
With the team opening training camp on Sept. 30, Rookie Wire examined the Grizzlies’ depth chart and offered an early projection of the starters and backups entering the season.
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Feb 25, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) reacts during over-time against the Phoenix Suns at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
Scotty Pippen Jr.: $2,270,735
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Dec 1, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Orlando Magic guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (3) reacts during the second half as Brooklyn Nets forward Ziaire Williams (1) trails at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope: $21,621,500
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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – APRIL 08: Jaylen Wells #0 of the Memphis Grizzlies watches his shot during the first half of a basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center on April 08, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images)
Vince Williams Jr.: $2,301,587
Cedric Coward: $5,715,120
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Jan 24, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) shoots as New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi (21) defends during the second quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
Jaren Jackson Jr.: $35,000,000
Santi Aldama: $18,485,916
GG Jackson II: $2,221,677
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Oct 25, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey (14) shoots the ball over Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) during the second quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
Brandon Clarke: $12,500,000
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Grizzlies salary information via Spotrac
This article originally appeared on Rookie Wire: Grizzlies depth chart: Projecting starters, backups for 2025-26 season