Memphis opens 2025-26 with three straight at FedExForum, then heads for Berlin and London on a globe-trotting schedule. Five home dates stand out for fantasy managers: Oct. 31 vs LeBron James and the Lakers, Nov. 5 vs Kevin Durant and the Rockets, Nov. 7 vs Cooper Flagg and the Mavericks, Nov. 9 vs Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder, and Feb. 25 vs Stephen Curry and the Warriors. Desmond Bane is out, shifting offensive responsibilities, while Ja Morant leads a new-era Grizzlies under Tuomas Iisalo. These matchups will drive pace, scoring bursts, and rotation tinkering, making these nights prime targets for DFS slates and season-long value picks.

Expect Lakers’ stars to test Memphis’ perimeter defense, Rockets to push pace with Durant in a new setup, and Dallas to lean into rookie hype as Flagg climbs into big-minute roles. Oklahoma City visits bring a playoff-rematch jitters, while Golden State brings explosive shooting and transition chances. The schedule highlights Memphis’ home-heaviness and the club’s focus on offensive balance and defensive schemes in Iisalo’s system, creating clear targets and risk for fantasy managers across formats.