The Grizzlies are trying to trade second-year guard Walter Clayton Jr. ahead of Monday’s 4:00 pm CT deadline to set their regular season roster, league sources tell Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Twitter links).
According to Stein and Fischer, the Kings have emerged as a possible suitor for Clayton. Sacramento is contemplating adding a guard to its roster in the wake of Ben Simmons’ torn Achilles tendon.
Fischer reported on Thursday that the Grizzlies were exploring trade scenarios involving Clayton, who was selected 18th overall in the 2025 draft after leading Florida to an NCAA championship earlier that year. The 23-year-old earned numerous accolades as a senior with the Gators, including Most Outstanding Player of the NCAA tournament and first-team All-America honors from several outlets.
More to come…