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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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0:50Kings Snap 16 Game Losing Streak With Win Over Grizzlies
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| Regular Season | 18.5 | 7.0 | 39.9 | 2.0 | 3.4 |
Top Walter Clayton Jr. News
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Grizzlies' Walter Clayton: Shifting to bench Monday
Clayton isn't in the starting lineup for Monday's game against Sacramento.
Clayton drew a rare start Saturday against the Heat, but he'll retreat to a bench role Monday as the Grizzlies have elected to tinker with the starting five. The Florida product is averaging 6.0 points, 2.2 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.0 steals over his last five matchups.
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Grizzlies' Walter Clayton: Nine points, six dimes in return
Clayton (calf) provided nine points (4-11 FG, 1-6 3Pt), six assists and four rebounds across 25 minutes in Saturday's 136-120 loss to the Heat.
Back in action after missing the Grizzlies' previous three games due to a right calf contusion, Clayton stepped into the starting five in place of GG Jackson, who headed to the bench after a six-game run on the top unit. Clayton won't be guaranteed to stick in the starting five moving forward, and he could be headed to the bench as soon as Monday against the Kings, if one of Cedric Coward (knee) or Santi Aldama (knee) is able to return. Since being acquired from the Jazz at the trade deadline, Clayton has appeared in three games for Memphis and is averaging 9.3 points, 5.7 assists, 3.7 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 25.0 minutes per contest.
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Grizzlies' Walter Clayton: Moving to starting role
Clayton is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Heat.
Clayton is returning from a three-game absence following a right calf contusion, and he'll move to the starting lineup right away. He's averaging 9.5 points, 5.5 assists, 3.5 rebounds and 2.0 steals in 25.0 minutes per game in his two outings with Memphis since being traded from the Jazz before the deadline.
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Grizzlies' Walter Clayton: Available Saturday
Clayton (calf) is available for Saturday's game against Miami.
Clayton will shed his questionable tag and return to action following a three-game absence due to a right calf contusion. In two outings since being traded from Utah to Memphis, the rookie first-rounder has averaged 9.5 points, 5.5 assists, 3.5 rebounds and 2.0 steals in 25.0 minutes per game.
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Grizzlies' Walter Clayton: Could return Saturday
Clayton (calf) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Heat.
Clayton has missed the Grizzlies' last three games due to a right calf contusion, but the rookie first-rounder has a chance to return for Saturday's road contest. He has averaged 18.3 minutes per game off the bench this season, but even if he's available to play Saturday, he could operate in a reduced role due to the returns of Ty Jerome and Scotty Pippen.
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Grizzlies' Walter Clayton: Not playing Friday
Clayton (calf) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Jazz.
The rookie first-rounder will miss a third consecutive game while nursing a right calf contusion, and his next chance to play is in the second leg of the Grizzlies' back-to-back set against the Heat on Saturday. The Grizzlies are dealing with multiple injuries, so Javon Small and Jahmai Mashack should see significant roles Friday due to the absences of Clayton, Ty Jerome (calf), Scotty Pippen (toe) and Cedric Coward (knee).
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Grizzlies' Walter Clayton: Unlikely to go Friday
Clayton (calf) is doubtful for Friday's game against the Jazz.
Clayton is headed for his third straight absence after picking up a right calf injury. Expect official word from Memphis closer to Friday's tipoff.
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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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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-4, 195 lbs |
| Birthplace: Sebring, FL |
| Age: 22 |
| School: Florida |
| Experience: R |