Sources – Grizzlies trading center Jay Huff to Pacers


The Memphis Grizzlies are trading center Jay Huff to the Indiana Pacers for one second-round pick and one second-round pick swap, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania on Saturday.

Huff, who turns 27 in August, landed his first standard NBA contract in his fourth season in the league after making a strong early impression in Memphis. The stretch-five averaged just under seven points while shooting 40% from 3 on 3.1 attempts in 11.7 minutes for the Grizzlies last season.

The Pacers are looking to fortify their frontcourt after losing longtime starting center Myles Turner to the Milwaukee Bucks in free agency. Huff has a similar skillset as Turner with his ability to stretch the court as a shooter and protect the rim.

Huff averaged 2.7 blocks per-36 minutes with Memphis and was named the G League’s Defensive Player of the Year in 2023. He is under contract through 2027-28.

In a related move, free agent center Jock Landale has agreed to a deal with the Grizzlies, sources said. Landale solidifies the Grizzlies frontcourt after the trade of Huff as the team and his agent, Sammy Wloszczowski of SIG Sports, reach terms.

The Grizzlies set more on-ball screens under Tuomas Ilsalo compared to Taylor Jenkins, which fits Landale. According to GeniusIQ, Landale ranked third in on-ball screens set per 100 possessions among players to set at least 500 on-ball screens. Landale recorded career highs in field goal percentage and 3-point field goal percentage last season.

The veteran center could see more run to start the season with Zach Edey undergoing ankle surgery in June. Grizzlies star Jaren Jackson Jr. is also recovering from a turf toe procedure and will be reevaluated in 12 weeks.



#Sources #Grizzlies #trading #center #Jay #Huff #Pacers

Related Posts

England vs India: Akash Deep bowls tourists to famous win

The day eventually began at 12:40 after rain. Within half an hour, Pope and Brook were back in the shed having been dismissed by Deep. He was left out for…

Lottie Woad: English amateur cruises to maiden Ladies European Tour title at KPMG Women’s Irish Open | Golf News

World No 1 amateur Lottie Woad secured a maiden Ladies European Tour title after completing a dominant six-shot victory at the KPMG Women’s Irish Open. The 21-year-old took a seven-shot…

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *