Next Star signs two-way deal with Grizzlies

05 Mar 2026

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Former NBL Next Star Rayan Rupert has signed a two-way deal with NBA franchise, the Memphis Grizzlies.

The Memphis Grizzlies hvae announcing the signing of former NBL Next Star Rayan Rupert to a two-way contract.

Rupert, who spent the NBL23 season with the New Zealand Breakers, has impressed the Grizzlies, who signed him to a 10-day contract on February 22, producing averages of 10.4 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.6 steals in his 26.6 minutes on court.

The @memgrizz today announced the team signed Olivier-Maxence Prosper to a multi-year contract. pic.twitter.com/XVwekRPSqp
— Grizzlies PR (@GrizzliesPR) March 4, 2026

Prior to playing in Memphis, the 21-year-old French wing played 139 games for the Portland Trail Blazers, who selected him with the 43rd pick in the 2023 NBA Draft.

Rupert’s Grizzlies play his former team Portland on Thursday AEDT.