The Grizzlies signed 2025 No. 48 overall pick Javon Small to a two-way contract, according to a team release (Twitter link).
Small played college basketball at East Carolina, Oklahoma State and West Virginia, averaging 18.6 points and 5.6 assists in his final collegiate season with the Mountaineers. The 6’3″ guard shot 35.3% from three on 7.3 attempts per game last season.
Memphis signing Small to a two-way deal was an expected agreement. Once they complete reported deals with Santi Aldama, Ty Jerome, Cam Spencer and Jock Landale, they will have a full 15-man standard roster, which would have left no space for Small.
The Grizzlies also have Zyon Pullin on a two-way contract as a returning player, giving them one more two-way contract slot to offer. Spencer and free agent guard Yuki Kawamura ended last season on two-way contracts with Memphis, but Kawamura didn’t receive a qualifying offer.
Jahmai Mashack is Memphis’s only remaining unsigned draft pick. It’s possible he’ll be auditioning for a two-way spot himself during the Las Vegas Summer League.
Not much money; it was a SMALL Contract !!
Although he is listed as a Point Guard,
Javon may also get some playing time at
SMALL FORWARD !!