Grizzlies Sign French Forward Adama-Alpha Bal to 10-Day Deal

Bal joins Memphis amid rash of injuries, will look to earn longer contract

Mar. 28, 2026 at 3:34pm

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The Memphis Grizzlies have agreed to a 10-day contract with Adama-Alpha Bal, a 6-foot-7 French forward who went undrafted out of Santa Clara last year and has been playing in the NBA G League with the Westchester Knicks this season.

Why it matters

The Grizzlies have been hit hard by injuries this season, with six players already ruled out for the year and three more missing their most recent game. Bal's 10-day deal gives the team some additional frontcourt depth as they try to maintain their position in the Western Conference playoff race.

The details

Bal has averaged 7.4 points and 1.8 rebounds in 18.4 minutes per game for Westchester in the G League this season, shooting 35.4% from the field. He was a two-time All-WCC First Team selection at Santa Clara, where he averaged 13.4 points, 3.1 assists and 2.8 rebounds as a senior.

  • Bal signed his 10-day contract with the Grizzlies on March 28, 2026.

The players

Adama-Alpha Bal

A 6-foot-7 French forward who went undrafted out of Santa Clara last year and has been playing in the NBA G League with the Westchester Knicks this season.

Memphis Grizzlies

An NBA team based in Memphis, Tennessee that has been hit hard by injuries this season, leading them to sign Bal to a 10-day contract to add frontcourt depth.

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What’s next

If Bal performs well during his 10-day stint, the Grizzlies could choose to sign him for the remainder of the season or offer him a longer-term contract.

The takeaway

The Grizzlies' rash of injuries has forced them to get creative with their roster, and Bal's 10-day deal represents an opportunity for the young forward to potentially earn a more permanent role in the NBA.