Will Grizzlies superstar Ja Morant boost the value of his max contract?
Ja Morant
Under contract through 2027-28
The Memphis Grizzlies and Ja Morant, 23, agreed to a max-contract extension in July that will keep him with the team for a total of the next six season, including the 2022-23 season. Morant’s $194.3 million contract won’t kick in until next year.
David Roddy
Under team control through 2026-27
Similar to fellow 2022 first-round pick Jake LaRavia, David Roddy, 21, has a contract that’s under team control for the next four seasons. The first two are firm and the 2024-25 and 2025-26 are team options. He’ll be able to negotiate a new deal after the 2024-25 season.
Xavier Tillman
Under team control through 2023-24
Xavier Tillman, 23, is fully under contract for the 2022-23 NBA season. However, the Grizzlies will have a team option on his contract next season. The team will have until June 29, 2023 to decide if they want to bring Tillman back to the team or let him become a free agent.
Vince Williams Jr.
Under team control through 2024-25
Vince Williams, 22, signed a two-way deal with the Grizzlies and he’s reportedly under team control for at least two seasons.
Ziaire Williams
Under team control through 2025-26
Ziaire Williams, 21, is under contract for the 2022-23 and 2023-24 seasons. The Grizzlies have a team option on his contract for the 2024-25 season, which has to be opted in by Oct. 31, 2023. He’s eligible to negotiate a rookie-scale extension after the 2023-24 season.