Knicks' G League Prospect Signs With Memphis Grizzlies

Adama Bal, a two-time All-WCC First Team selection at Santa Clara, joins the struggling Grizzlies on a 10-day deal.

Mar. 28, 2026 at 3:53pm

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The Memphis Grizzlies have signed Adama Bal, a player from the New York Knicks' NBA G League squad, to a 10-day contract. Bal, a 6-foot-7 French forward, has spent this season with the Westchester Knicks after previously playing for Santa Clara University, where he was a two-time All-WCC First Team selection.

Why it matters

The Grizzlies, currently the 12th seed in the Western Conference with a 24-49 record, have been undermanned and struggling this season. Signing Bal, a developmental prospect, gives them a chance to evaluate young talent and potentially bolster their roster as they look to improve their standing in the playoff race.

The details

Bal entered the NCAA in 2021, starting his college career at Arizona where he saw limited playing time over two seasons. He then transferred to Santa Clara for his final two years, becoming a full-time starter and averaging 13.7 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game. After going undrafted in 2025, Bal joined the Knicks' G League team, Westchester, where he has averaged 6.9 points and 1.9 rebounds per game this season.

  • Bal signed a 10-day contract with the Grizzlies on Saturday, March 28, 2026, following the team's 119-109 loss against the Houston Rockets.

The players

Adama Bal

A 6-foot-7 French forward who has spent this season with the Westchester Knicks in the NBA G League after previously playing for Santa Clara University, where he was a two-time All-WCC First Team selection.

Memphis Grizzlies

An NBA team that currently holds the 12th seed in the Western Conference with a 24-49 record, and has been undermanned and struggling this season.

New York Knicks

The NBA team that owns the Westchester Knicks, the G League affiliate where Adama Bal has been playing this season.

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What they’re saying

“The Memphis Grizzlies have agreed to a 10-day deal with Adama Bal, agent Yann Balikouzou of LIFT Sports Management told @hoopshype.”

— Michael Scotto, HoopsHype reporter

What’s next

The Grizzlies will have 10 days to evaluate Bal and decide whether to sign him to a longer-term contract or let him go.

The takeaway

This signing represents an opportunity for the struggling Grizzlies to take a chance on a young, developmental prospect in Adama Bal, who has shown promise in the G League after a solid college career. If Bal can make the most of his 10-day deal, he could earn a more permanent spot on the Grizzlies' roster and potentially help the team improve its standing in the Western Conference playoff race.