Grizzlies To Sign Second-Rounder Saunders To Two-Way Deal

The Memphis Grizzlies are signing rookie shooting guard Richie Saunders to a two-way contract, according to his agents Andy Shiffman and Mark Bartelstein via Shams Charania of ESPN. Saunders, who was selected No. 32 overall, was recently cleared to ramp up on-court activities. The two-way contract will allow the former BYU standout to practice directly with the NBA team as he continues his recovery.

Saunders suffered a torn ACL in February, leading to an atypical contract path for an early second-round selection. The 24-year-old previously joined the training camp roster for Memphis's G League affiliate, the Memphis Hustle, after averaging 18.0 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 2.1 assists in his final college season at BYU.