Pons has signed with a team in France, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.
Pons played a minimal role for the Grizzlies during the 2021-22 season, averaging 1.1 points in 5.9 minutes per game over 12 appearances. He'll attempt to secure a larger role overseas.
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Grizzlies' Yves Pons: Plays career-high 26 minutes
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Pons ended with six points (2-7 FG, 2-6 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist and three blocks across 26 minutes during Sunday's 139-110 loss to Boston.
With the Grizzlies resting the majority of their regulars, Pons saw his first extended action of his career and made the most of his opportunity by notching career highs in points, assists and blocks. The rookie made 12 appearances during his first NBA campaign and averaged 1.1 points and 1.0 rebounds in 5.9 minutes.
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Grizzlies' Yves Pons: Transferred to Grizzlies
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Pons was transferred to the Grizzlies on Friday.
Pons was sent to the G League's Memphis Hustle on Monday, but he'll now rejoin the parent club ahead of Friday's game against the Suns. He hasn't been a significant part of the Grizzlies' rotation.
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Grizzlies' Yves Pons: Transferred to parent club
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Pons was transferred to the Grizzlies on Saturday.
Pons spent time in the G League recently, but he'll join the parent club ahead of Saturday's matchup against Milwaukee. He's averaging just 3.6 minutes per game across eight appearances in the NBA this year.
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Grizzlies' Yves Pons: Posts 19 points in win
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Pons produced 19 points (8-10 FG, 3-3 3Pt), eight rebounds, two assists and one block in Wednesday's 124-112 win over Salt Lake City.
Pons was one of six Hustle players to score double-digit points, dropping 19 on 80.0 percent shooting from the field. The big man finished just two rebounds short of a double-double and was also perfect from beyond the arc.
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Grizzlies' Yves Pons: Available Sunday
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Pons (thigh) is available for Sunday's game against the Rockets.
Pons hasn't played since Jan. 29, but he'll be able to suit up against Houston. He hasn't been a significant part of the Grizzlies' rotation when healthy.
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Grizzlies' Yves Pons: Questionable for Sunday's contest
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Pons (thigh) is questionable for Sunday's contest against the Rockets.
Pons hasn't played since Jan. 29. Even when available, he's not a consistent part of the rotation.
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Grizzlies' Yves Pons: Still out Saturday
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Pons (thigh) is out Saturday against the Magic.
Pons last played Jan. 29. Even when available, he's not a consistent part of the rotation.
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Grizzlies' Yves Pons: Still sidelined Thursday
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Pons (thigh) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Celtics.
Pons will sit out an eighth consecutive game due to a thigh injury. His next chance to play will be Saturday against Orlando.
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Grizzlies' Yves Pons: Won't play Saturday
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Pons (thigh) is out Saturday against the Bulls.
Although Pons had time to rest during the All-Star break, he'll be forced to miss a sixth consecutive game due to a thigh injury. His absence shouldn't impact the Grizzlies' rotation.
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Grizzlies' Yves Pons: Still out Wednesday
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Pons (thigh) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Pons will sit out a fifth straight game heading into the All-Star break. A timetable for his return isn't yet clear, but his continued absence shouldn't impact the Grizzlies' rotation.
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Grizzlies' Yves Pons: Remains sidelined
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Pons (thigh) won't play Tuesday against the Pelicans.
Pons is set to miss yet another contest as a result of left thigh soreness. Even when healthy, he hasn't been much of a factor for the Grizzlies so far in 2021. Pons is averaging just 3.1 minutes over seven contests this year.
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Grizzlies' Yves Pons: Out Tuesday
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Pons (thigh) won't be available for Tuesday's game against the Clippers.
Pons missed Friday's G League game with left thigh soreness, and his absence will continue now that he's back with the NBA club.
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Grizzlies' Yves Pons: Out of action
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Pons missed Friday's game against Birmingham with left thigh soreness.
Pons has appeared in just one second-half game for the Hustle but averaged 11.5 points and 8.2 rebounds in 33.4 minutes in six first-half games. There is no current timetable for his return.
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Grizzlies' Yves Pons: Transferred to G League
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Pons was transferred to the G League's Memphis Hustle on Sunday.
Pons made two appearances for the Grizzlies in January, totaling two rebounds across nine minutes of action. He's expected to get extended run during his time in the G League.
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Grizzlies' Yves Pons: Clear of injury report
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Pons (COVID-19 protocols) isn't listed on the injury report for Wednesday's game at Milwaukee.
Pons has been in health and safety protocols for the past 10 days. The 22-year-old was nursing an ankle injury prior to entering the protocols, but it appears he's also recovered from that issue. Pons has averaged 3.5 minutes in his six appearances this season.
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Grizzlies' Yves Pons: Won't play Tuesday
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Pons (COVID-19 protocols) has been ruled out for Tuesday's matchup with the Warriors.
Pons was initially listed as questionable due to COVID-19 protocols and ankle soreness. His next chance to suit up will come Thursday against the Timberwolves, but his potential return won't impact the Grizzlies' rotation.
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Grizzlies' Yves Pons: Questionable Tuesday
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Pons (COVID-19 protocols) is questionable for Tuesday's matchup with the Warriors.
Pons has a chance to return from health and safety protocols Tuesday. The 22-year-old has had a limited role this season while playing in just six games, so his status won't affect the Grizzlies' rotation much either way.
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Grizzlies' Yves Pons: Won't play Sunday
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Pons (COVID-19 protocols) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Lakers.
Pons was questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup, but he'll be forced to miss a second consecutive game due to the league's health and safety protocols. His absence shouldn't impact the Grizzlies' rotation.
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Grizzlies' Yves Pons: Bumped up to questionable
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The Grizzlies list Pons (COVID-19 health and safety protocols) as questionable for Sunday's game against the Lakers.
After being placed in the protocols Saturday for the second time since the calendar flipped to January, Pons looks like he'll have a chance to get full medical clearance ahead of the second game of the back-to-back set. Even if he gets the green light to suit up Sunday, the two-way rookie out of Tennessee is unlikely to be a part of the Grizzlies' rotation.
