Waiver effective in Memphis
The Memphis Grizzlies have waived Lawson Lovering effective September 28. The move is already listed as effective: it is an official roster exit, not a pending negotiation, and the center leaves the first team ahead of the 2026/27 season.
The transaction appears in the NBA.com official record and was picked up by Hoops Rumors and RotoWire, which placed the waiver alongside the two-way signing of Carson Cooper on the same day. None of the references published salary figures, a detailed length or contract clauses.
Lawson Lovering's profile and fit
Lovering, an undrafted center from the 2025 class, spent most of last season with the Memphis Hustle in the G League, averaging 7.7 points, 7.0 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 1.3 blocks and 0.7 steals in 26.8 minutes over 30 games, plus two appearances with Memphis in the NBA. His profile offered size, defensive rebounding and interior rotation minutes for the preseason.
What it means for the roster
For Memphis, the immediate effect is an open training-camp spot after locking in Cooper on a two-way. Lovering could rejoin the Hustle to open 2026/27, although the club has not announced a further step directly linked to this exit.
