Grizzlies Secure 10-Day Contracts for Dariq Whitehead, Toby Okani
The Memphis Grizzlies plan to sign Dariq Whitehead and Toby Okani to 10-day hardship contracts. The moves aim to shore up a roster hit hard by injuries.
Confirmation and sources
Agents for both players confirmed the expected deals to league reporters. Sources say the signings will fill short-term needs on the wing and frontcourt.
Dariq Whitehead profile
Whitehead was a top high school recruit who played one season at Duke. Injuries have limited his early professional career.
- Age: 21.
- NBA experience: 22 games with Brooklyn across two seasons.
- Waived by the Nets in October despite a guaranteed 2025/26 salary.
- G League: Signed an Exhibit 10 deal with Oklahoma City after being cut.
- Oklahoma City Blue stats (this season): 28 appearances, 23.6 minutes per game.
- Per-game averages: 11.6 points, 2.8 rebounds, 1.9 assists.
- Shooting splits: .368/.298/.690.
Toby Okani background
Okani is a 6-foot-8 forward who went undrafted in 2025. He finished his college career after five seasons, most recently at West Virginia.
- Age: 24.
- G League team: Westchester Knicks.
- Season totals: 47 games, 21.4 minutes per game.
- Per-game averages: 6.4 points and 3.1 rebounds.
- Shooting splits: .399/.292/.533.
- Scouts view him as a versatile defender.
Roster impact and rules
Both signings are expected to be hardship additions. They will effectively replace DeJon Jarreau and Tyler Burton.
Jarreau and Burton each used two 10-day contracts this season. League rules prevent a third 10-day deal with the same team in one season.
What to watch next
The Grizzlies secure 10-day contracts to boost depth during this stretch. Filmogaz.com will provide updates as the situation develops.
