The Memphis Grizzlies have signed Zach Kleiman to a long-term contract extension.

Kleiman joined the Grizzlies in 2017 and was named Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations in 2019.

The Grizzlies reached the playoffs in 2021 and were in the play-in game in 2020.

“Zach has proven to be a strong cultural leader in this organization, consistently demonstrating high-integrity, hard-work, humility and a drive for continuous improvement,” said controlling owner Robert Pera. “We have confidence in our strategy and believe it will result in an elite organization over the long-term.”