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Grizzlies Sign Rayan Rupert to 10-Day Contract

Portland cleared a roster spot for Sidy Cissoko by waiving the 2023 second-rounder, opening the door to a 10-day look in Memphis.

Dec 29, 2021; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; A view of the Memphis Grizzlies logo during the game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Memphis Grizzlies at the FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Memphis announced the 10-day deal with the 21-year-old wing on Sunday.
  • Portland waived Rupert on Friday to free its 15th roster spot for Cissoko’s two-way conversion.
  • The Grizzlies have been thinned by injuries and are 21-34, sitting 11th in the Western Conference.
  • Rupert was the No. 43 pick in 2023 and logged 139 games for Portland, averaging 3.2 points and 1.8 rebounds in 12.0 minutes.
  • He played 48 games this season with highlights including 13 points and three steals vs. Atlanta and 12 points on 4-of-5 threes against Memphis, and his Blazers deal was set to expire after the season, positioning him for restricted free agency.