The Memphis Grizzlies have waived D'Angelo Russell effective September 25. The move is complete: the guard is off Memphis' roster and does not have a confirmed destination.
An official and effective departure
The transaction appears in NBA.com's official player movement log and was independently confirmed by RealGM, which placed the decision in the context of Memphis' need to trim its roster before the new season. This is not a trade or an agreement awaiting official confirmation.
Russell arrived from Washington during the offseason as part of a six-team transaction, but he leaves without playing an official game for the Grizzlies. The waiver creates a new market opportunity for him, although no next team has been reported.
The profile now available
The 2019 All-Star played 26 games for Dallas in 2025/26. He averaged 10.2 points, 4.0 assists and 2.3 rebounds in 19.0 minutes per game, production that underlines his ability to create with the ball and provide scoring from a second unit.
What changes for Memphis
The departure eases the Grizzlies' roster numbers before the 2026/27 season. Memphis loses a veteran ball-handler and offensive creator but gains room to settle its final rotation without reserving a place for a player who never appeared for the team.
Russell's next step will depend on the market that develops after the waiver process is completed. Until another move is confirmed, his status should be treated strictly as a departure from Memphis.
