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1:19NBA Summer League: Ace Bailey, Walter Clayton Jr. Back in Action Tonight
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1:552025 NBA Draft: Jazz Land Ace Bailey, Walter Clayton Jr
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4:24Walter Clayton Jr. Selected No. 18 Overall by Jazz | 2025 NBA Draft Grades and Instant Reaction
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1:342025 NBA Draft: Walter Clayton Jr. Cancels Workout With Teams Picking Late in 1st Round
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1:572025 NBA Draft Big Board: No. 26 Florida PG Walter Clayton Jr.
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0:592025 NBA Mock Draft: Tim Doyle Reacts to Hawks Selecting Walter Clayton Jr.
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2025 NBA Mock Draft: Hawks Select Walter Clayton Jr. Number 13 Overall
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NBA Mock Draft: Walter Clayton Jr. to Rockets at No. 9
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1:42How Walter Clayton Jr. & L.J. Cryer help their teams win
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0:40Florida vs. Auburn On-site Recap: Best team, player left in NCAA Tournament
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1:26Florida vs. Auburn On-site Recap: Walter Clayton Jr's delivers in Florida victory
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1:53Walter Clayton Jr. leads Florida to 1st National Title Game since 2007
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0:47Final Four Starting 5: Walter Clayton Jr. No. 3
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2:09How Florida built their Final Four team | 247Sports College Basketball Show
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CBB All-American Team: Walter Clayton JR (Florida Gators)
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Florida led by veteran Guard Walter Clayton Jr
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FedEx: Signed, Sealed, Delivered Performance From Saturday
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0:52Top 5 players remaining in NCAA tournament: Walter Clayton Jr.
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1:09Walter Clayton Jr. is primed for a breakout run in the SEC Tournament | 247Sports College Basketball Show
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1:55Trade Deadline Review: Jaren Jackson Jr.
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| Regular Season | 18.3 | 6.9 | 40.0 | 2.0 | 3.3 |
Top Walter Clayton Jr. News
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Grizzlies' Walter Clayton: Downgraded to out
Clayton (calf) won't play in Wednesday's game against the Nuggets.
Clayton will miss a second consecutive contest due to a bruised right calf. With Cedric Coward (knee) also sidelined, Cam Spencer and Scotty Pippen could see an uptick in playing time. Clayton's next chance to play will come after the All-Star break, when the Grizzlies face the Jazz on Feb. 20.
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Grizzlies' Walter Clayton: Unlikely to play Wednesday
Clayton (calf) is listed as doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Nuggets.
Clayton is trending toward missing a second straight game due to a right calf contusion. The guard has played 22 and 28 minutes, respectively, in his two appearances since being traded to the Grizzlies. If Clayton doesn't play, Javon Small and Cam Spencer could see more action.
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Grizzlies' Walter Clayton: Won't play Monday
Clayton (calf) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Warriors.
Clayton will sit out Monday while tending to a right calf contusion. In two games with the Grizzlies, the rookie guard is averaging 9.5 points, 5.5 assists, 3.5 rebounds and 2.0 steals across 25.0 minutes per contest. His next chance to suit up will come Wednesday against the Nuggets.
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Grizzlies' Walter Clayton: Nursing calf injury
Clayton is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Warriors due to a right calf contusion.
Clayton may have picked up the injury during Saturday's loss to the Trail Blazers, when he finished with eight points, seven assists, four rebounds and three steals over 28 minutes. If the rookie first-rounder is unable to play, then Javon Small and Jahmai Mashack would be in line for more minutes off the bench.
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Grizzlies' Walter Clayton: Available to play
Clayton is available for Friday's game versus Portland.
Clayton was involved in the blockbuster trade that sent Jaren Jackson to the Jazz on Tuesday, and the rookie point guard has an exciting opportunity ahead of him in Memphis. With Ja Morant (elbow) still sidelined, Clayton will have plenty of chances to impress the coaching staff.
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Grizzlies' Walter Clayton: Won't play Wednesday
Clayton (recently traded) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Kings.
Clayton was involved in the trade that sent Jaren Jackson to the Jazz on Tuesday, and the former will have to wait to make his Grizzlies debut. Clayton's next opportunity to suit up for Memphis will come Friday against the Trail Blazers. The rookie first-rounder averaged 6.8 points, 3.2 assists and 2.0 rebounds across 18.0 minutes per game in 45 regular-season appearances with Utah. He could be in line for an increased workload in Memphis, especially if the club ends up trading Ja Morant (elbow).
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Grizzlies' Walter Clayton: Traded to Memphis
The Jazz traded Clayton to the Grizzlies on Tuesday in exchange for Jaren Jackson, John Konchar (neck), Vince Williams and Jock Landale, ESPN's Shams Charania reports. Kyle Anderson (illness), Taylor Hendricks, Georges Niang (foot) and three first-round picks were also sent to Memphis.
Clayton, the No. 18 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, was one of the centerpieces of this trade. With the Grizzlies going all-in on their rebuild, Clayton has an exciting opportunity ahead of him to carve out a major role in Memphis, especially if the team ends up moving Ja Morant (elbow) as well. In 45 appearances with the Jazz, Clayton averaged 6.8 points, 3.2 assists, 2.0 rebounds and 0.5 steals in 18.0 minutes per contest. The rookie is questionable to make his debut Wednesday against the Kings.
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Jazz's Walter Clayton: Makes statement in blowout loss
Clayton accumulated 15 points (5-11 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds, seven assists and one steal across 31 minutes during Thursday's 144-122 loss to the Mavericks.
After not playing at all in Cleveland on Jan. 12, Clayton has been back in the rotation the past two games and was excellent in Thursday's loss. His elevated minutes were likely due to the blowout nature of the contest, but the rookie still scored at least 15 points for only the fourth time this season and fell two dimes shy of his career high. However, when Lauri Markkanen (illness) returns to action, there'll be less usage to go around in Utah.
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Jazz's Walter Clayton: Drops out of rotation Monday
Clayton (coach's decision) went unused off the bench Monday in the Jazz's 123-112 win over the Cavaliers.
Though he appeared in each of Utah's previous 22 games and saw double-digit minutes in each of the last eight contests, Clayton was dropped from the 10-man rotation Monday along with Taylor Hendricks while head coach Will Hardy opened up spots for veterans Svi Mykhailiuk and Kevin Love following a 55-point loss to the Hornets on Saturday. Given that Mykhailiuk and Love are both on expiring contracts and don't appear to be part of the non-contending Jazz's long-term plans, Clayton's absence from the rotation could very well wind up being short-lived. Before not playing Monday, the rookie first-round pick had been faring well of late as an offensive creator on the second unit, averaging 10.3 points and 3.2 assists against 1.0 turnovers in 23.0 minutes over six January games while shooting 44.1 percent from downtown.
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Jazz's Walter Clayton: Pops for 15 points
Clayton produced 15 points (5-11 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds, four assists and one block in 27 minutes during Wednesday's 129-125 overtime loss to Oklahoma City.
Clayton tallied double digits for the first time in the past five games, playing an expanded role in the overtime loss. With Jusuf Nurkic fouling out, it was Clayton who closed the game, allowing him to improve on his recent production. With that said, his shot-making down the stretch left a lot to be desired, contributing to the end result. At this stage, Clayton should be viewed as a potential stash candidate, if and when Utah opts to lean into its youth.
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Jazz's Walter Clayton: Sees 21 minutes in loss
Clayton closed Tuesday's 129-119 loss to the Celtics with seven points (3-7 FG, 1-4 3Pt), one assist and one block over 21 minutes.
Clayton logged 20-plus minutes for a second straight game with Ace Bailey (hip) sidelined, though the former was unable to replicate his 17-point performance from Saturday's win over the Spurs. Clayton has scored in double figures in two of his last five appearances, during which he has averaged 8.0 points, 2.6 assists and 1.2 rebounds across 16.8 minutes per tilt.
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Jazz's Walter Clayton: Limited role continues
Clayton amassed six points (2-7 FG, 2-6 3Pt), two rebounds, four assists and one steal over 17 minutes during Monday's 135-112 loss to the Nuggets.
Clayton played more than 15 minutes, albeit barely, for the first time in the past five games. It's been an underwhelming rookie season for Clayton, averaging 6.1 points and 3.3 assists in 16.1 minutes per game. The assumed trajectory in Utah could ultimately lead to Clayton having a sizeable role at some point. However, that doesn't appear as though it is going to happen any time soon.
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Jazz's Walter Clayton: Assigned to G League
Utah assigned Clayton to the G League's Salt Lake City Stars on Monday.
Clayton produced 20 points (8-12 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-3 FT), two rebounds and nine assists across 29 minutes off the bench during Sunday's 131-101 loss to the Thunder in what was arguably the best game of his NBA career. The Jazz are off until Friday, however, so this move may just be the franchise trying to maximize his reps.
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Jazz's Walter Clayton: Career-best numbers in loss
Clayton totaled 20 points (8-12 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-3 FT), two rebounds and nine assists across 29 minutes off the bench during Sunday's 131-101 loss to the Thunder.
The rookie guard very nearly came away with his first career double-double, instead setting new career highs in points and assists. Clayton, the 18th overall pick in the 2025 Draft, has begun to see a more consistent role as part of the second unit, and over the last five games, he's averaging 12.0 points, 5.4 assists, 2.6 boards and 1.4 threes in 22.2 minutes a contest while shooting 52.4 percent from the floor.
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Jazz's Walter Clayton: Muted numbers in loss
Clayton ended with eight points (3-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, five assists and one steal across 18 minutes during Sunday's 129-101 loss to the Rockets.
Clayton went scoreless in his last two outings, so it was encouraging to see him bounce back with a productive stat line, even though it came due to the blowout aspect of the game. The rookie was just recalled from the Jazz's G League team in Salt Lake City, and another trip may be imminent due to Utah's depth at the guard position.
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Jazz's Walter Clayton: Recalled to parent club
The Jazz recalled Clayton from the G League's Salt Lake City Stars on Sunday.
Clayton was assigned to the Stars on Saturday and appeared in a G League contest before quickly rejoining the NBA club Sunday. The rookie has played in 12 regular-season games for the Jazz this season, averaging 5.8 points, 3.2 assists and 2.2 rebounds in 15.8 minutes per contest.
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Jazz's Walter Clayton: Headed to G League
The Jazz assigned Clayton to the G League's Salt Lake City Stars on Saturday.
The rookie first-rounder was a healthy DNP in the three games prior to Friday's 144-112 loss to the Thunder, when he posted two points (1-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt), three assists, one steal and three turnovers over 12 minutes. He hasn't played in the G League this season, but the rookie first-rounder will be available for the City Stars in Saturday's contest against the Stockton Kings.
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Jazz's Walter Clayton: Swats two shots
Clayton closed Monday's 120-113 loss to the Timberwolves with six points (2-8 FG, 2-5 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists and two blocks across 18 minutes.
Isaiah Collier made his second appearance of the season and logged 16 minutes, but it seems like the Jazz are open to using multiple point guards, which is also good news for Keyonte George, who continues to break out. Clayton does have solid per-minute upside, but right now his limited workloads are making him more of a deep-league fantasy asset.
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Jazz's Walter Clayton: Quiet outing in 19 minutes
Clayton logged four points (1-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and two assists over 19 minutes during Sunday's 126-103 loss to the Hornets.
Keyonte George continues to break out for the Jazz, and he's currently leaving Clayton in the dust to pick up the scraps. Clayton does have serious upside, but his role could be squeezed shortly with Isaiah Collier (hamstring) expected to return any day now.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-4, 195 lbs |
| Birthplace: Sebring, FL |
| Age: 22 |
| School: Florida |
| Experience: R |