LAWSON LOVERING #34
Unsigned
Center
Years of Service 
: 1
: 12026-27 Year of Service Earned : No
: NoBORN: May 9, 2003
BIRTHPLACE: Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States
NATIONALITY:
United States
United StatesHEIGHT:
7'1"
216cmWEIGHT:
235lbs
107kgAGE: 23
SHOOTS: Right
DRAFT YEAR: Undrafted
AGENT DETAILS
Agent info unknown
SUMMARY▴▾
Lawson Lovering is a 23 year old center who was born on May 9, 2003. He has signed 3 contracts worth a total value of $3,545,770. He is represented by the agents .
Bird Rights: Bird (QVFA) [2027 projection]
CONTRACT HISTORY
ROOKIE CONTRACT
Includes Exhibit 9 
(Training-Camp Contract)
(Training-Camp Contract)Includes Exhibit 10 (Bonus Amount: $85,300)
(Bonus Amount: $85,300)
COMPARE THIS CONTRACTSIGNED BY: Zach Kleiman
BIRD RIGHTS: 
→
→: 1 year
: $1,272,870
: $0 (0%)
: UFA (Waived)
AAV: $1,272,870
: $1,272,870Cap % : 1.00
: 1.00: SalarySwish
Lawson Lovering signed a 1 year, $1,272,870 contract with the Memphis Grizzlies on Sep 6, 2025. The contract has a cap hit of $0.
| Season | Option | Option Used | Cap Hit | Base Salary | Guaranteed | Likely Inctv. | Unlikely Inctv. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 W | $0 | $1,272,870 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| TOTAL | $0 | $1,272,870 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Cap Hold 2026-27: $2,191,886
GUARANTEED DETAILS
2025-26: Increase from $0 to $1,272,870 (+$1,272,870) if player is not waived before Jan 10 [Requirements Unmet]
WAIVED: This contract was waived (
MEM - Oct 18, 2025)
MEM - Oct 18, 2025): 1 year
: $87,784
: $87,784 (100%)
: UFA
AAV: $87,784
: $87,784Cap % : 0.00
: 0.00: MEM
MEM: 10-Day (Expires: Feb 18, 2026)
: February 9, 2026
: SalarySwish
Lawson Lovering signed a 1 year, $87,784 contract with the Memphis Grizzlies on Feb 9, 2026. The contract has a cap hit of $87,784.
| Season | Option | Option Used | Cap Hit | Base Salary | Guaranteed | Likely Inctv. | Unlikely Inctv. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | $87,784 | $87,784 | $87,784 | $0 | $0 | ||
| TOTAL | $87,784 | $87,784 | $87,784 | $0 | $0 |
CONTRACT EXPIRES: Feb 18, 2026
EXHIBIT 10
Includes Exhibit 9 (Training-Camp Contract)
(Training-Camp Contract)Includes Exhibit 10 (Bonus Amount: $91,000)
(Bonus Amount: $91,000)COMPARE THIS CONTRACTSIGNED BY: Zach Kleiman
BIRD RIGHTS: →
→: 1 year
: $2,185,116
: $0 (0%)
: UFA (Waived)
AAV: $2,185,116
: $2,185,116Cap % : 1.00
: 1.00: SalarySwish
Lawson Lovering signed a 1 year, $2,185,116 contract with the Memphis Grizzlies on Sep 16, 2026. The contract has a cap hit of $2,185,116.
| Season | Option | Option Used | Cap Hit | Base Salary | Guaranteed | Likely Inctv. | Unlikely Inctv. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 W | $2,185,116 | $2,185,116 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| TOTAL | $2,185,116 | $2,185,116 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Cap Hold 2027-28: $2,304,849
GUARANTEED DETAILS
2026-27: Increase from $0 to $2,185,116 (+$2,185,116) if player is not waived before Jan 10 [Requirements Unmet]
WAIVED: This contract was waived (MEM - Sep 28, 2026)
MEM - Sep 28, 2026)SALARY PROGRESSION
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