# D’Angelo Russell career transition

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/dangelo-russell-career-transition
> Updated: 2026-09-30T10:30:45.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 2.

In late September 2026, the Memphis Grizzlies waived veteran guard D’Angelo Russell to manage the team’s salary cap and roster requirements. Russell, a former All-Star on an expiring $6 million contract, was released ahead of the NBA training camp. To fill the vacancy, the Grizzlies signed undrafted rookie Brendan Hausen to an Exhibit 10 contract.

Following his release from Memphis, Russell transitioned from the NBA to the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA), signing a contract with the Shanghai Sharks.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-30: D’Angelo Russell joins Shanghai Sharks in China

NBA guard D’Angelo Russell is joining the Shanghai Sharks in the Chinese Basketball Association following his release from the Memphis Grizzlies.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dangelo-russell-joins-shanghai-sharks-in-china

### 2026-09-25: Memphis Grizzlies waive D'Angelo Russell and sign Brendan Hausen

The Memphis Grizzlies have waived veteran guard D'Angelo Russell and signed undrafted rookie Brendan Hausen to an Exhibit 10 contract ahead of NBA training camp.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/memphis-grizzlies-waive-former-all-star-dangelo-russell

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