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February 9, 2026
Nursing calf injury
Clayton is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Warriors due to a right calf contusion.
Analysis
Clayton may have picked up the injury during Saturday's loss to the Trail Blazers, when he finished with eight points, seven assists, four rebounds and three steals over 28 minutes. If the rookie first-rounder is unable to play, then Javon Small and Jahmai Mashack would be in line for more minutes off the bench.
February 6, 2026
Available to play
Clayton is available for Friday's game versus Portland.
Analysis
Clayton was involved in the blockbuster trade that sent Jaren Jackson to the Jazz on Tuesday, and the rookie point guard has an exciting opportunity ahead of him in Memphis. With Ja Morant (elbow) still sidelined, Clayton will have plenty of chances to impress the coaching staff.
February 4, 2026
Won't play Wednesday
Clayton (recently traded) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Kings.
Analysis
Clayton was involved in the trade that sent Jaren Jackson to the Jazz on Tuesday, and the former will have to wait to make his Grizzlies debut. Clayton's next opportunity to suit up for Memphis will come Friday against the Trail Blazers. The rookie first-rounder averaged 6.8 points, 3.2 assists and 2.0 rebounds across 18.0 minutes per game in 45 regular-season appearances with Utah. He could be in line for an increased workload in Memphis, especially if the club ends up trading Ja Morant (elbow).
February 3, 2026
Traded to Memphis
The Jazz traded Clayton to the Grizzlies on Tuesday in exchange for Jaren Jackson, John Konchar (neck), Vince Williams and Jock Landale, ESPN's Shams Charania reports. Kyle Anderson (illness), Taylor Hendricks, Georges Niang (foot) and three first-round picks were also sent to Memphis.
Analysis
Clayton, the No. 18 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, was one of the centerpieces of this trade. With the Grizzlies going all-in on their rebuild, Clayton has an exciting opportunity ahead of him to carve out a major role in Memphis, especially if the team ends up moving Ja Morant (elbow) as well. In 45 appearances with the Jazz, Clayton averaged 6.8 points, 3.2 assists, 2.0 rebounds and 0.5 steals in 18.0 minutes per contest. The rookie is questionable to make his debut Wednesday against the Kings.
