The Memphis Grizzlies have signed undrafted shooting guard Brendan Hausen to an NBA Exhibit 10 contract just days before their preseason training camp begins. The deal, announced by his agency One Motive Sports, gives the former Villanova Wildcat a non-guaranteed opportunity to compete for a roster spot. This move comes as the Grizzlies look to add shooting depth.
An NBA Exhibit 10 contract is a specific, one-year deal set at the league minimum salary. It's not guaranteed, which gives teams roster flexibility. The primary benefit for Memphis is securing Hausen's G League rights for their affiliate, the Memphis Hustle. The contract can also be converted into a two-way deal later in the season if the team wants to keep him under a different arrangement. For a player like Hausen, it's a vital foot in the door to prove he belongs at the professional level.
Hausen went undrafted in the 2026 NBA Draft but impressed the Grizzlies' front office during pre-draft workouts. That earned him an invitation to join their Summer League roster in Salt Lake City and Las Vegas. He used that platform effectively, showing off the perimeter shooting that was his calling card in college. His performance there convinced the organization to bring him into camp for a longer look. The Grizzlies created a roster spot for this move by waiving veteran guard D'Angelo Russell earlier in the week.
Memphis is clearly focused on adding young, specialized talent as they prepare for camp in Nashville starting September 29. Hausen's shooting ability addresses a specific need, especially after the team's offensive struggles late last season.
His immediate future is all about training camp. He'll need to outperform other camp invitees and two-way players to secure a spot with the Memphis Hustle in the G League. That path offers him consistent playing time and development within the Grizzlies' system. If he excels there, a two-way contract conversion becomes a real possibility. It's a classic prove-it deal. Fans can track his progress and the team's preseason preparations on our roster page as the new season approaches. For Hausen, the work starts now in Nashville.
