on january 12, 2015, green was traded to the memphis grizzlies in a three-team deal involving the celtics and the new orleans pelicans. he made his debut for the grizzlies two days later, recording 10 points and 3 rebounds off the bench in a 103–92 win over the brooklyn nets. on june 18, 2015, green exercised his player option with the grizzlies for the 2015–16 season.