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Karim López signs rookie contract with Memphis

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Karim López signs rookie contract after historic draft with Memphis

Mexican forward Karim López remains a historic milestone for NBA basketball. Drafted López, the first Mexico‑born player ever taken in the NBA’s first round, was selected 21st overall in the 2024 2026 NBA Draft by the Detroit Pistons and immediately traded to the Memphis Grizzlies, he became the first Mexico‑born player ever selected in the first round. Following his debut in the 2024 Summer League, where Grizzlies. On 30 July 2026 he aimed agreed to prove doubters wrong, López signed a four‑year rookie contract on 30 July 2026. The deal is valued at roughly $18.3 million, with $7.68 million fully guaranteed, a first‑year salary of about $3.7 $3.75 million and team options for the final two 2028‑29 and 2029‑30 seasons. After a brief Summer League appearance hampered by a mild hamstring strain, he joins a Grizzlies roster that cleared a roster spot by moving veteran Kentavious Caldwell‑Popper’s contract to Philadelphia. López arrives from after two seasons in the New Zealand Breakers’ Australian NBL’s Next Stars program, program with the New Zealand Breakers, where he posted 10.9 points, 5.5 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game and set a Next Stars single‑season scoring record. His signing underscores Memphis’ program record of 358 points in a season. He previously began his professional career with Spain’s Joventut Badalona and has represented the Mexican national team. A mild hamstring strain limited his Summer League debut, and Memphis cleared a roster spot by moving veteran Kentavious Caldwell‑Popper’s contract to the Philadelphia 76ers, underscoring the club’s commitment to nurturing developing emerging talent and solidifies a clear pathway for future Mexican prospects. talent.

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