The Grizzlies recalled Lopez from the G League's Memphis Hustle on Saturday.
Lopez has made three appearances for the Hustle thus far, averaging 15.0 points, 10.7 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.3 blocks in 32.1 minutes per contest. The rookie first-rounder has yet to log more than four minutes in a game for the parent club and will likely continue seeing reps in the G League moving forward.
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Grizzlies' Karim Lopez: Recalled to NBA
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The Grizzlies recalled Lopez from the G League's Memphis Hustle on Wednesday.
Lopez was assigned to the Hustle on Saturday but will return to the parent club for Wednesday's matchup with Denver. The rookie forward has yet to log more than four minutes through three regular-season appearancers, and he isn't guaranteed to see the floor Wednesday.
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Grizzlies' Karim Lopez: Back in G League
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The Grizzlies assigned Lopez to the G League's Memphis Hustle on Saturday.
Lopez has moved between the NBA and G League frequently over the past week, as Saturday's move marks his third time being assigned to the Hustle in five days. The 19-year-old has logged four total points in three games with the parent club but will likely be far more involved in the G League.
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Grizzlies' Karim Lopez: Recalled from G League on Thursday
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Memphis recalled Lopez from the G League's Memphis Hustle on Thursday.
Lopez was sent to the G League squad only for Thursday's practice before rejoining the Grizzlies. While he's not seeing a lot of playing time for the parent club, the rookie remains a depth option and could also be involved in G League action if he's assigned again in the future. He hasn't played in any of the last two NBA contests after logging two points and two rebounds over seven minutes of play at the end of October.
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Grizzlies' Karim Lopez: Heading back to NBA team
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Memphis recalled Lopez from the G League's Memphis Hustle on Tuesday.
Lopez has rejoined the parent club ahead of Wednesday's game against the Pacers following his short assignment to the G League affiliate. Lopez was inactive for a few days earlier in the season due to a knee bruise and has since logged seven minutes of play for the Grizzlies, racking up two points and two rebounds over that span. While his contribution could be useful in the Memphis rotation, he's likely to retain limited involvement off the bench for now.
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Grizzlies' Karim Lopez: Ready to go Monday
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Lopez (knee) is active for Monday's game against the Jazz.
After missing Sunday's contest against the Kings with a bone bruise in his right knee, Lopez will suit up for the second leg of the Grizzlies' back-to-back set. Even when he was healthy prior to the absence, the rookie first-rounder was not a part of the regular rotation for Memphis, and that will likely be the case again in Utah.
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Grizzlies' Karim Lopez: Listed as questionable
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Lopez (knee) is questionable for Monday's game in Utah.
The rookie first-rounder has a chance to be cleared for his NBA debut Monday. However, Lopez may not see meaningful playing time even if he's available Monday.
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Grizzlies' Karim Lopez: Late addition to injury report
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Lopez (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Kings.
Lopez was a late addition to the injury report due to a right knee bone bruise. He has yet to make his regular-season debut, so his potential absence wouldn't affect the rotation.
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Grizzlies' Karim Lopez: Makes preseason debut
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Lopez (hamstring) tallied two points (1-2 FG), one rebound, two steals and one block in eight minutes during Monday's 132-123 preseason win over Atlanta.
Lopez has managed to recover from a hamstring injury that plagued him during Summer League and came off the bench in the Grizzlies' preseason opener. The 19-year-old rookie is looking to carve out a role in the rotation in the frontcourt and will battle throughout the preseason with the likes of GG Jackson, Jaylen Wells and Cam Spencer for playing time.
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Grizzlies' Karim Lopez: Won't play Sunday
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Lopez (undisclosed) is out for Sunday's Summer League championship game against the Warriors, Drew Hill of The Daily Memphian reports.
Lopez will be inactive for a second straight game to close out the Grizzlies' stint in Las Vegas. The No. 21 overall pick dealt with a hamstring injury throughout Summer League, so the team could just be playing it safe with him.
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Grizzlies' Karim Lopez: Inactive for Saturday
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Lopez was inactive for Saturday's 101-90 Las Vegas Summer League win over the Rockets.
Lopez logged 11 minutes off the bench in his return from a hamstring injury Thursday but did not see the floor in Saturday's semifinal win. His next chance to play will come in Sunday's Summer League Finals against either the Warriors or Lakers.
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Grizzlies' Karim Lopez: Out Monday
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Lopez (hamstring) won't play in Monday's Summer League game against Dallas, Drew Hill of The Daily Memphian reports.
Lopez has yet to suit up this summer due to a left hamstring strain. His next chance to make his Summer League debut will come Tuesday against Golden State.
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Grizzlies' Karim Lopez: Won't play Friday
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Lopez (hamstring) won't play in Friday's Las Vegas Summer League game versus the Bulls, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.
Lopez missed all of the Salt Lake City Summer League, and although his absence has officially extended into Las Vegas, he's now being listed as day-to-day. His next chance to play will come Monday against the Mavericks.
