Karim López: Rookie Profile and Injury Update

First-round pick Karim López has officially signed his rookie contract (4 years, $14.2M) after the KCP buyout cleared a roster spot. He is being cautiously managed due to a hamstring injury during Summer League. His unique path via the NBL and Mexican national team fits the Grizzlies' youth movement. The team is high on his multi-skill set and sees him as a key piece of the rebuild.