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July 17, 2026
Held out Thursday
Clayton (knee) didn't play in Thursday's 96-64 Summer League win over the Hawks.
Analysis
Clayton is working through a right knee sprain, so the team elected to sit him down for Thursday's clash. It's unclear if he'll be able to return over the weekend.
July 14, 2026
Won't play Tuesday
Clayton (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's Summer League game against the Warriors, Jonah Dylan of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.
Analysis
Clayton continues to work through a right knee sprain that has kept him out of Summer League action both in Salt Lake and in Las Vegas. His next chance to play is Thursday against the Hawks, but the Grizzlies will likely keep Clayton sidelined to avoid an injury aggravation. Even with the lack of playing time, the 2025 first-rounder figures to see consistent minutes in his sophomore campaign, especially after the Grizzlies traded Ja Morant (elbow) to the Trail Blazers in late June.
July 13, 2026
Remains out Monday
Clayton (knee) won't play in Monday's Summer League game against Dallas, Drew Hill of The Daily Memphian reports.
Analysis
Clayton wasn't available for the Grizzlies during the Salt Lake City Summer League, with that trend continuing through their first two games in Las Vegas. Although Clayton's collective absences likely won't impact his spot on the depth chart ahead of the 2026-27 campaign, concern about his health will continue to grow until he's back on the floor. His next opportunity to suit up will come Tuesday versus Golden State.
July 10, 2026
Ruled out Friday
Clayton (knee) won't play in Friday's Summer League game against Chicago, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.
Analysis
Clayton is battling a knee issue and wasn't available to suit up during the Salt Lake City Summer League. The 23-year-old began the 2025-26 campaign in Utah before being acquired by the Grizzlies ahead of the trade deadline. In 24 regular-season appearances in Memphis, he averaged 9.7 points, 5.7 assists, 2.1 rebounds, 0.3 blocks and 0.8 steals over 25.0 minutes. Clayton is considered day-to-day, and his next opportunity to play will come Monday versus his former club. Although he's already projected to hold a spot in the rotation for the Grizzlies in 2026-27, he won't help his chances of earning more playing time if he misses more games throughout the remainder of Summer League.
