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Starts 0 of 2 games · 11th on DAL in minutes · Deep bench role

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• Podcast Nick Angstadt (Locked On Mavs) (reported), via Locked On NBA · Relayed report · 26 h ago around the league

  With Kyrie Irving out, the Mavs played Walter Clayton Jr. a lot to handle the ball. He came in during the first quarter and played pretty much the entire game.

  “Are the Miami Heat Already in PANIC Mode After NIGHTMARE Start? Golden State Warriors LOOK Helpless” at 27:17 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Mavericks · 6 points · 29 h ago
  • A host wrote down a five-man group Dallas used in the first quarter: de Larrea, Sasser, Moussa Cisse, Walter Clayton Jr., and Zaccharie Risacher. at 5:21
  • Walter Clayton Jr. was just added on a two-way spot and had joined days earlier ("two days ago" in one place, "four days ago" in another). He played almost 15 minutes, with a three, 5 assists, and a steal. at 21:59
  • Dusty May (reported): As relayed, Dusty May said before the game that Clayton can be added to the group because much of the team's offense is read-and-react, so he can contribute. at 22:22
  • Mike Schmitz (reported): Before the game, when Isaac Harris praised the Clayton signing, Mike Schmitz replied 'you're going to see him tonight.' at 22:09
  • At the end of the third quarter, with Dallas down three, Clayton made a help steal on Wembanyama that led to a shot-clock violation. at 23:56
  • A host's view: if Clayton plays 10+ minutes, something has probably gone wrong (no Kyrie or Coop), or Dallas is winning big. The host also said many of Clayton's minutes came in garbage time. at 23:11

  “Why Mavs Fans Are Upset Kyrie Irving Didn't Play in the Home Opener + Sergio De Larrea(!)” · listen ↗

• Podcast Joe Mullinax, Locked On Grizzlies · Report · Oct 21 around the league

  The hosts say Kris Murray earned a roster spot as a long shot. Walter Clayton Jr. and Micah Peavy are no longer with the Grizzlies. Joe says Clayton being beaten out was unexpected.

  “Memphis Grizzlies 2026-2027 NBA season begins - player award preview and final record prediction” at 35:00 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Heat · 2 points · Oct 20
  • Wes Goldberg: Free agents discussed for the 15th spot after final cuts: Walter Clayton Jr., Dalton Knecht and Kevin Porter Jr. at 16:09
  • Wes Goldberg: The Heat were interested in Walter Clayton Jr. in the draft. Utah took him one pick before the Heat selected Kasparas Jakucionis. at 16:50

  “Why Are the Heat Ranked So Low & is This Their Best Starting Lineup in 10 Years? Plus, 15th Roster Spot Option” · listen ↗

• Story ESPN · Article · Oct 19

  Sources: Grizzlies waiving former first-round pick Walter Clayton Jr.

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• X Damichael Cole (@DamichaelC) · Report · Oct 19

  The Grizzlies get their roster down to 15 after a couple of moves. Kris Murray makes the cut. His defense stood out in camp. Walter Clayton Jr.'s stint in Memphis is done after 24 games.

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• Podcast Isaac Harris, Locked On Mavericks · Opinion · Oct 22

  Host's season win #3: find out which young role players are long-term pieces. He names Max Christie, Zaccharie Risacher, Marcus Sasser, de Sergio de Larrea, Walter Clayton, Jett Howard and Moussa Cisse.

  “Defining the WINS for the Dallas Mavericks | How to Beat Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers” at 4:52 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Mavericks · 5 points · Oct 22 partly checked episode
  • Mark Stein (reported): The host relays a Mark Stein note that the Mavericks signed Walter Clayton Jr and officially announced it. Later in the stream the host says Clayton signed that same day. at 2:00
  • Walter Clayton Jr was active and in Houston. The host did not expect him to play. at 16:25
  • With 5:45 left in the second quarter, every Mav had played except Moussa Cisse, Walter Clayton Jr and Tobi Lawal. Everyone who had played had logged between one and four minutes. at 1:07:16
  • The host says Walter Clayton Jr roomed with the son of Dusty May in Florida, which gave the team an inside track on him. at 3:34
  • The host likes the Clayton signing. He says the Mavs needed another guard because their three two-way players were all wings. at 2:17

  “FULL LIVE STREAM: Mavs vs Rockets | Dallas Mavericks Game Reaction | Cooper Flagg & Kyrie Irving Debut” · listen ↗

• Podcast Mark Stein (reported), via Locked On Mavericks · Relayed report · Oct 21

  Relayed: Mark Stein reported that Dallas is the leading candidate to land Walter Clayton Jr. The host thinks it will happen and would like the move.

  “LIVE Show: Buy Cooper Flagg's Stock Now Before it Takes Off” at 14:29 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Grizzlies · 6 points · Oct 20
  • The Grizzlies cut their roster to 15 standard contracts on cut-down day by waiving Walter Clayton Jr. and Micah Peavy. at 3:04
  • The host infers that waiving Clayton shows the Grizzlies couldn't find a trade partner, and says they tried right up to the deadline. at 9:13
  • Background: Clayton and Taylor Hendricks came from Utah in the trade that sent Jaren Jackson Jr. to the Jazz; the host says the draft picks were the main prize. at 5:21
  • Per the host, Clayton played 24 games for Memphis last season, averaging over nine points and over five assists, mostly alongside weak lineups. at 5:53
  • Clayton was injured over the summer and played in neither the Salt Lake City nor the Las Vegas Summer League. at 6:46
  • The host doesn't think the Grizzlies planned to cut Clayton going into camp; he thinks the preseason play forced it. at 7:51

  “Did the Memphis Grizzlies make the right move by waiving Walter Clayton Jr.?” · listen ↗

• Bluesky Law Murray (@lawmurraythenu.bsky.social) · Report · Oct 19

  Watching that 2025 championship game, I would not have thought that Walter Clayton would get traded and waived before year two

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• Podcast Locked On Grizzlies · 2 points · Oct 19
  • Jake Fisher (reported): Jake Fisher, as relayed by the host, reported that the Grizzlies have been exploring trade markets for Walter Clayton Jr. and GG Jackson. Fisher called it 'quite a turn' from Memphis's original stance on Clayton. at 13:57
  • Joe Mullinax: On Walter Clayton Jr., the host said 'all bets are off': he has had opportunities but has not flashed the way he needs to. at 21:06

  “Memphis Grizzlies preseason finale victory gets overshadowed by GG Jackson trade rumor report” · listen ↗

• Podcast Wes Goldberg, Locked On Heat · Relayed report · Oct 18 wording unclear in audio around the league

  Wes says Miami is already being mentioned in connection with a 'Walter Clayton Jr. spot'.

  “David's Bold Miami Heat Predictions for the 2026-27 Season” at 8:59 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Grizzlies host · Analysis · Oct 16 around the league

  The host flags a coming roster crunch. Micah Peavy, Kris Murray, Walter Clayton Jr., Olivier-Maxence Prosper and Taylor Hendricks are named as players not in the rotation. Roster decisions must be made shortly.

  “Can Memphis Grizzlies surprise doubters” at 31:26 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Grizzlies · 2 points · Oct 15
  • Joe Mullinax: Host says Javon Small hasn't done well enough in the preseason to justify waiving Walter Clayton Jr. and giving Small a full roster deal. He adds that the media doesn't see practices. at 7:29
  • Joe Mullinax: Host lists five players as the most likely waive candidates: Olivier-Maxence Prosper, Taylor Hendricks, Walter Clayton Jr., Kris Murray and Micah Peavy. at 8:49

  “Talking trades and tweaks for the Memphis Grizzlies ahead of the start of the NBA season” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Grizzlies · 4 points · Oct 14
  • Joe Mullinax: Joe said that if Hendricks is the 11th man and Isaiah Stewart is obviously not getting cut, about three roster spots are left. Walter Clayton Jr., Micah Peavy and Kris Murray are among those competing. at 24:46
  • Joe Mullinax: Joe said Walter Clayton Jr.'s winning pedigree from college at Florida hasn't translated to the NBA yet. at 29:31
  • DaMichael Cole: The Grizzlies face a decision around Halloween on whether to pick up or decline an option. at 31:35
  • Joe Mullinax: Joe thinks the Grizzlies may learn from the Jake LaRavia situation and pick up Clayton Jr.'s option in case he figures it out. He noted Kleiman has owned up to mishandling the end of LaRavia's time in Memphis. at 31:46

  “Who will make up the final roster and rotation for the 2026-2027 Memphis Grizzlies?” · listen ↗

• Podcast DaMichael Cole, Locked On Grizzlies · Analysis · Oct 12 around the league

  Cole says the bottom of the roster has not impressed over the first three games. Javon Small has not done much. Walter Clayton Jr.'s Grizzlies career is on the line. Olivier-Maxence Prosper has done little.

  “Grizzlies enter "Training Camp 2.0" in Memphis with good vibes and questions to answer” at 27:02 · listen ↗

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