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Karim Lopez
Dated team records (2)
- Current basis: Licensed roster, October 9, 2026: listed with Memphis Grizzlies
- NBA directory, September 22, 2026: listed with Memphis Grizzlies
The newest dated listing sets the current team; a reviewed transaction announced later overrides it. Older records remain history.
Karim Lopez is a 19-year-old small forward from Mexico, listed at 6′8″ (203 cm). Karim Lopez is listed with the Memphis Grizzlies in the licensed roster dated October 9, 2026.
2026-27 game log
Reported highs in 2 logged games
Only reported values contribute; unavailable statistics are not treated as zero.
2PointsOct 5, 2026 @ ATL
1ReboundsOct 5, 2026 @ ATL
1AssistsOct 7, 2026 vs ORL
03-pointersOct 7, 2026 vs ORL
2StealsOct 5, 2026 @ ATL
1BlocksOct 5, 2026 @ ATL
FG, 3P and FT show made-attempted shots. — means unavailable; 0 is a reported zero.
| Date | Opp | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3P | FT | +/− |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7 preseason | vs ORL | L 118–122 | 6:23 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +0 |
| Oct 5 preseason | @ ATL | W 132–123 | 7:53 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -3 |
View all 2 logged games in 2026-27
Game records. Only stored games are listed. The player-game feed omits free throws; other box-score records may include them.
Quick answers
- How old is Karim Lopez?
- Karim Lopez is 19 years old. He was born on April 12, 2007.
- How tall is Karim Lopez?
- Karim Lopez is 6 feet 8 inches (203 cm) tall and plays SF, per the NBA directory dated September 22, 2026.
- Where is Karim Lopez from?
- Karim Lopez is from Mexico and played at - before the NBA.
- What team does Karim Lopez play for?
- Karim Lopez is listed with the Memphis Grizzlies in the licensed roster dated October 9, 2026. A roster listing does not establish a contract-signing date.
- What number does Karim Lopez wear?
- The NBA directory lists Karim Lopez at No. 35 for the Memphis Grizzlies. Edition date: September 22, 2026. Roster numbers can change.
- When is Karim Lopez's next game?
- Karim Lopez and the Memphis Grizzlies next play at the Chicago Bulls on Friday, October 9, 2026 at 8:00 pm Eastern Time (preseason).
- Does Karim Lopez play on Christmas Day?
- No. The Memphis Grizzlies are not in any of the 5 games on the NBA Christmas Day schedule.
- When was Karim Lopez drafted?
- Karim Lopez was the No. 21 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, selected by the Detroit Pistons out of New Zealand Breakers.
Videos about Karim Lopez
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Sep 28, 2026
Karim Lopez SHINES for Mexico // 26 PTS on 10-12 from the field 🌟
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About Karim Lopez
Karim Hiram López Mondaca (born 12 April 2007) is a Mexican professional basketball player for the Memphis Grizzlies of the National Basketball Association (NBA). After playing for Joventut Badalona and the New Zealand Breakers between 2024 and 2026, López was selected with the 21st overall pick by the Memphis Grizzlies in the 2026 NBA draft.
- Born
- 12 April 2007 (age 19) Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico
- Listed height
- 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
- Listed weight
- 210 lb (95 kg)
- Position
- Small forward
- NBA draft
- 2026: 1st round, 21st overall pick
- Playing career
- 2024–present
Career highlights and awards
- NBL Ignite Cup winner (2026)
whynba profile fields · Checked
- Height
- 6′ 8″
- Weight
- 210 lb
- Position
- SF
- Jersey
- 35
- Country
- Mexico
- School / last affiliation
- -
- Draft year
- 2026
- Draft pick
- Round 1 · Pick 21
How acquired: Draft Rights Traded from DET on 06/24/26. This is the roster note stored on the official team page at the last source check, not a live transaction wire.
No 2025-26 per-game points, rebounds, and assists are stored for this profile. A blank line is not a zero line.
Roster observations
These dates show when our saved NBA directory observations listed this player with a team. They are not signing, trade or contract dates, and this is not a complete career history.
Roster refresh overdue. This saved assignment may have changed.
| Team | First observed | Last confirmed | Later directory change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis Grizzlies | None recorded | NBA directory |
Profile source
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