Hoop DossierJavon Small
Memphis Grizzlies · Guard · 6′1″ 190 lb · age 23 · West Virginia · 2nd season
Season averages appear after his first game (Tonight).
Availability
Tonight @ UTANot listed official report not submitted yet
Lineups not confirmed yet
What's being said
10 items · 1 source this seasonSo far only his team's show (Locked On Grizzlies) has talked about him this season. We also follow 20 national shows, ESPN and CBS Sports stories and 90+ beat reporters; their items appear here as soon as they mention him.
- Podcast Locked On Grizzlies · 3 points ·
- The host says Javon Small outplayed Clayton last season, kept showing well in Summer League, and has looked better in the preseason, though not great. at 8:41
- Per the host, Javon Small, Scotty Pippen Jr., Ty Jerome, Cam Spencer, Olivier-Maxence Prosper and Jerami Grant have each had a season shooting above 40% from three. at 20:36
- Jahmai Mashack and Javon Small are on two-way contracts; the host says both would otherwise earn trust as defenders. at 31:51
“Did the Memphis Grizzlies make the right move by waiving Walter Clayton Jr.?” · listen ↗
- Podcast Joe Mullinax, Locked On Grizzlies · Analysis ·
Host says Javon Small hasn't done well enough in the preseason to justify waiving Walter Clayton Jr. and giving Small a full roster deal. He adds that the media doesn't see practices.
“Talking trades and tweaks for the Memphis Grizzlies ahead of the start of the NBA season” at 7:29 · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Grizzlies · 5 points ·
- unnamed people DeMichael Cole spoke with (reported): DeMichael relayed that unnamed people he talked with the day before believe Javon Small could become a scoring point guard who pressures the paint with his athleticism and also distributes well. at 16:00
- DaMichael Cole: DeMichael agreed with Joe for when Stewart is healthy. If Stewart misses the season opener, he picks Taylor Hendricks as the 11th man. He likes Hendricks at his natural 4 for rim protection, next to Boozer with Post or Edey. He also mentioned Javon Small and Olivier-Maxence Prosper as possible options. at 21:20
- Joe Mullinax: Joe thinks the most likely outcome after Peavy and Murray are waived is that Walter Clayton Jr. is next, with two-way player Javon Small converted to take his spot. at 29:48
- Javon Small is on a two-way contract in its second year, and the hosts say this is his last possible two-way year. at 29:43
- DaMichael Cole: DeMichael said the Grizzlies have often converted two-way players to guaranteed deals, usually in the middle of the season. He cited Scotty Pippen Jr., GG Jackson, Olivier-Maxence Prosper, Cam Spencer ("I believe") and Jay Huff, and said Small will need to take advantage soon. at 30:41
“Who will make up the final roster and rotation for the 2026-2027 Memphis Grizzlies?” · listen ↗
- Podcast DaMichael Cole, Locked On Grizzlies · Analysis ·
Cole says the bottom of the roster has not impressed over the first three games. Javon Small has not done much. Walter Clayton Jr.'s Grizzlies career is on the line. Olivier-Maxence Prosper has done little.
“Grizzlies enter "Training Camp 2.0" in Memphis with good vibes and questions to answer” at 27:02 · listen ↗
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Game log
● = started2025-26 season (last season) · 40 games
| Date | Opp | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 12 | @HOU L | 26 min | 18 pts | 3 reb | 1 ast | 2 3PM |
| Apr 3 | TOR L | 27 min | 14 pts | 6 reb | 4 ast | 2 3PM |
| Apr 1 | NYK L | 25 min | 13 pts | 0 reb | 4 ast | 2 3PM |
| Mar 28 | CHI W | 15 min | 6 pts | 2 reb | 4 ast | 2 3PM |
| Mar 27 | HOU L | 25 min | 14 pts | 3 reb | 5 ast | 2 3PM |
| Mar 25 | SAS L | 30 min | 8 pts | 3 reb | 5 ast | 1 3PM |
| Mar 21 | @CHA L | 29 min | 17 pts | 7 reb | 3 ast | 3 3PM |
| Mar 20 | BOS L | 26 min | 13 pts | 5 reb | 2 ast | 2 3PM |
| Mar 18 | DEN W | 20 min | 8 pts | 4 reb | 2 ast | 2 3PM |
| Mar 13 | @DET L | 23 min | 23 pts | 3 reb | 3 ast | 4 3PM |
| Mar 12 | DAL L | 28 min | 19 pts | 2 reb | 9 ast | 3 3PM |
| Mar 10 | @PHI L | 26 min | 12 pts | 5 reb | 7 ast | 1 3PM |
| Mar 9 | @BKN L | 32 min | 19 pts | 7 reb | 3 ast | 2 3PM |
| Mar 7 | LAC L | 15 min | 2 pts | 2 reb | 3 ast | 0 3PM |
| Mar 4 | POR L | 33 min | 11 pts | 7 reb | 5 ast | 1 3PM |
| Mar 1 | @IND W | 19 min | 7 pts | 4 reb | 3 ast | 1 3PM |
| Feb 27 | @DAL W | 26 min | 9 pts | 4 reb | 5 ast | 1 3PM |
| Feb 25 | GSW L | 28 min | 16 pts | 6 reb | 4 ast | 3 3PM |
| Feb 23 | SAC L | 25 min | 21 pts | 6 reb | 9 ast | 4 3PM |
| Feb 21 | @MIA L | 26 min | 10 pts | 1 reb | 1 ast | 2 3PM |
| Feb 20 | UTA W | 29 min | 16 pts | 4 reb | 5 ast | 2 3PM |
| Feb 9 | @GSW L | 21 min | 8 pts | 3 reb | 1 ast | 2 3PM |
| Feb 7 | @POR L | 28 min | 22 pts | 6 reb | 4 ast | 2 3PM |
| Feb 6 | @POR L | 22 min | 11 pts | 5 reb | 3 ast | 1 3PM |
| Feb 4 | @SAC W | 21 min | 5 pts | 6 reb | 2 ast | 1 3PM |
| Jan 31 | MIN L | 22 min | 7 pts | 4 reb | 6 ast | 1 3PM |
| Jan 23 | NOP L | 9 min | 7 pts | 0 reb | 2 ast | 1 3PM |
| Jan 7 | PHX L | 21 min | 14 pts | 3 reb | 7 ast | 3 3PM |
| Jan 6 | SAS W | 16 min | 0 pts | 1 reb | 2 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jan 4 | @LAL L | 16 min | 7 pts | 3 reb | 5 ast | 0 3PM |
| Dec 30 | PHI L | 9 min | 5 pts | 3 reb | 3 ast | 1 3PM |
| Dec 26 | MIL W | 2 min | 0 pts | 0 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Dec 23 | @UTA W | 12 min | 0 pts | 2 reb | 7 ast | 0 3PM |
| Nov 5 | HOU L | 2 min | 2 pts | 0 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Nov 2 | @TOR L | 8 min | 0 pts | 1 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| Oct 29 | @PHX W | 10 min | 3 pts | 0 reb | 0 ast | 1 3PM |
| Oct 27 | @GSW L | 16 min | 4 pts | 3 reb | 4 ast | 0 3PM |
| Oct 25 | IND W | 21 min | 16 pts | 2 reb | 6 ast | 3 3PM |
| Oct 24 | MIA L | 22 min | 9 pts | 2 reb | 8 ast | 2 3PM |
| Oct 22 | NOP W | 19 min | 0 pts | 0 reb | 3 ast | 0 3PM |
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