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• Podcast The Athletic NBA Daily · 2 points · 7 h ago
  • Per Law, OKC drafted Otega Oweh in the second round as a Dort-type body. He tore his Achilles in the preseason, and OKC waived him to add Micah Peavy on a two-way contract. at 5:56
  • Law said Micah Peavy was also hurt in the preseason, probably isn't up to speed, and that he isn't sure how healthy Peavy is. at 6:10

  “Jalen Williams Suffers Devastating Injury + Miami Slides in Power Rankings” · listen ↗

• Podcast Rylan Stiles, Locked On Thunder · Prediction · 14 h ago

  Micah Peavy will wear number 16. The host thinks he will surely be active vs the Suns because of the numbers crunch.

  “Jalen Williams Suffers Season-Altering Injury in OKC Thunder Win vs. Clippers” at 19:22 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Thunder · 12 points · Oct 24
  • The Thunder signed Micah Peavy to a two-way contract. The host presented it as breaking news from the last few hours. at 1:33
  • Host analysis: Peavy would be at minimum a high-end G League talent for the Blue, helping the development of Topic and Thomas Sorber if they are sent down. at 7:36
  • Peavy profile: 6'7", 215, 25 years old. He played college at Texas Tech, TCU and Georgetown, where he was a teammate of Thomas Sorber. at 9:23
  • Micah Peavy played 61 games with 4 starts for the Pelicans as a rookie last year and shot 25.9% from three. at 10:02
  • Synergy (reported): Off screens he was 83rd percentile on only 14 possessions, a small sample. Against spot-up shooters he was 63rd percentile on 83 possessions. at 10:42
  • Synergy (reported): Synergy data cited: last year Peavy defended 73 possessions at the rim and held matchups under 50% shooting, which ranked in the 88th percentile. at 12:20
  • Host analysis: Peavy gives the Thunder a bigger-body defender, which the team doesn't have enough of right now. at 11:15
  • The host cautions listeners against expecting Peavy to make a dramatic NBA-level impact. at 11:26
  • Host analysis of Peavy's path to sticking: knock down threes (he has done it before, but not last year) and translate his defense against bigger wings. at 11:54
  • Host analysis: Peavy's NBA offense so far has left a lot to be desired. He has no tangible offensive skill and was not good even in transition last year, although the host notes New Orleans was a tough environment. at 13:24
  • Peavy's path: drafted 10th in the second round by Washington last year, traded to New Orleans, played on a one-year two-way deal there, and now joins OKC on a two-way deal. at 13:45
  • reports (reported): According to unnamed reports, Peavy had multiple suitors, OKC and Toronto. at 13:56

  “OKC Thunder Makes INTERESTING Two-Way Add | What Happens to Otega Oweh? | Expectations for Rookie” · listen ↗

• Podcast Joe Mullinax, Locked On Grizzlies · Report · Oct 21 around the league

  The hosts say Kris Murray earned a roster spot as a long shot. Walter Clayton Jr. and Micah Peavy are no longer with the Grizzlies. Joe says Clayton being beaten out was unexpected.

  “Memphis Grizzlies 2026-2027 NBA season begins - player award preview and final record prediction” at 35:00 · listen ↗

• Story ESPN · Article · Oct 19

  Sources: Grizzlies waiving former first-round pick Walter Clayton Jr.

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• Podcast Locked On Grizzlies host · Report · Oct 20 wording unclear in audio around the league

  The host says Peavy hurt his ankle right before a preseason game and did not play in any preseason game for Memphis.

  “Did the Memphis Grizzlies make the right move by waiving Walter Clayton Jr.?” at 3:38 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Grizzlies host · Analysis · Oct 16 around the league

  The host flags a coming roster crunch. Micah Peavy, Kris Murray, Walter Clayton Jr., Olivier-Maxence Prosper and Taylor Hendricks are named as players not in the rotation. Roster decisions must be made shortly.

  “Can Memphis Grizzlies surprise doubters” at 31:26 · listen ↗

• ESPN ESPN · Report · Oct 15

  Day-to-day, ankle, return est. Oct 21

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• Podcast Locked On Grizzlies · 4 points · Oct 15
  • Joe Mullinax: Host says Micah Peavy hasn't been able to do much of anything during training camp. He gives no reason. at 5:41
  • Joe Mullinax: Host predicts that Micah Peavy and Kris Murray are the two most likely to be cut by the October 19 deadline. at 8:02
  • Joe Mullinax: Host's reasoning on Peavy and Kris Murray: they haven't been part of the process and arrived in trades that brought in Jerami Grant and second-round picks. at 10:32
  • Joe Mullinax: Host lists five players as the most likely waive candidates: Olivier-Maxence Prosper, Taylor Hendricks, Walter Clayton Jr., Kris Murray and Micah Peavy. at 8:49

  “Talking trades and tweaks for the Memphis Grizzlies ahead of the start of the NBA season” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Grizzlies · 3 points · Oct 14
  • Joe Mullinax: Joe said that if Hendricks is the 11th man and Isaiah Stewart is obviously not getting cut, about three roster spots are left. Walter Clayton Jr., Micah Peavy and Kris Murray are among those competing. at 24:46
  • DaMichael Cole: DeMichael said Micah Peavy hasn't been seen in the rotation. Kris Murray played in the rotation in the last part of a game but didn't get many chances before that. at 27:05
  • DaMichael Cole: DeMichael thinks Peavy and Murray are probably on the outside looking in, and that time has probably run out for a couple of players. at 27:18

  “Who will make up the final roster and rotation for the 2026-2027 Memphis Grizzlies?” · listen ↗

• Podcast Joe Mullinax, Locked On Grizzlies · Analysis · Oct 13 around the league

  Joe says Walter Clayton Jr., Taylor Hendricks, Micah Peavy, and Jordan Hawkins (described as no longer on the team) were acquired to make trades work for salary, not as long-term contributors.

  “Could the Memphis Grizzlies explore keeping Ty Jerome as a long-term option?” at 29:16 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Grizzlies · 2 points · Oct 12
  • DaMichael Cole: Cole says Taylor Hendricks has flashed and Kris Murray is playing for opportunity. He hopes to see Micah Peavy in practices this week. at 27:39
  • Zach Kleiman and Tuomas Iisalo (per reports) (reported): Joe relays, with a hedge ('or at least somebody, I've heard reports'), that GM Zach Kleiman and Iisalo have said they want to see Micah Peavy. Joe thinks Peavy could come in and stand out this week if he is healthy. at 29:21

  “Grizzlies enter "Training Camp 2.0" in Memphis with good vibes and questions to answer” · listen ↗

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