Grizzlies waive veteran point guard D'Angelo Russell

The Memphis Grizzlies, sitting at 25–57 and ranked 13th in the Western Conference, have continued to reshape a roster that is currently on an eight‑game losing streak and has gone 1‑9 in its last ten games. With a net rating of –5.9 and a power‑ranking of 25th in the league, the club is clearly in a rebuilding phase and is making moves to evaluate younger talent.

D'Angelo Russell, a free‑agent guard, appeared in 26 games this season, averaging 10.2 points, 2.3 rebounds and 4.0 assists while shooting 40.5% from the field. His modest production did not translate into a longer stay on a team that is struggling to find a winning formula, leading to his release.

The Grizzlies immediately added undrafted guard Brendan Hausen, likely as a low‑cost option to develop in practice and potentially contribute in limited minutes. Observers will watch how Hausen adapts to the NBA level and whether the team continues to prioritize young, inexpensive players as it seeks to improve its standing in the coming seasons.