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5 hours ago
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Ja Morant Reacts to Grizzlies' Trade Announcement on Sunday
Ja Morant Reacts to Grizzlies' Trade Announcement on Sunday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Memphis Grizzlies have spent the offseason reshaping their roster after another disappointing playoff run that fell well short of expectations. The front office made waves by moving on from key guard Desmond Bane, a franchise cornerstone for years, in a move that signaled the start of a fresh direction. The team also used the draft to strengthen its backcourt depth around Ja Morant, who is set to return fully healthy next season. Advertisement Amid the changes, the Grizzlies have shown they are not done making moves as they look to clear up cap space and open opportunities for younger players. On Sunday, Memphis parted ways with yet another veteran piece, continuing what has been one of the busier offseasons in the league. Memphis Grizzlies center Jay Huff (30).© Matthew Smith-Imagn Images The Grizzlies announced they traded center Jay Huff to the Indiana Pacers in exchange for a future second-round pick and a future second-round pick swap. Huff, who signed with Memphis last year, gave the team solid minutes off the bench with his ability to stretch the floor and provide size inside. Following the news, the team thanked him for his contributions with a post on X. That gesture did not go unnoticed by Ja Morant, who reposted the Grizzlies' message to his own account. Advertisement Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) reposts trade announcement on / X Morant's subtle nod made it clear he had respect for Huff's presence in the locker room and the role he played during a challenging season. Huff and Morant spent last season together as teammates, with Huff earning praise for stepping in as a reliable reserve when injuries struck the frontcourt. In that span, the big man averaged 6.9 points and 2.0 rebounds, while shooting 51.5% from the field. Related: Grizzlies Announce Trade With Rockets After NBA Draft Related: Ja Morant Had Five Words After Major Grizzlies News on Monday This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 6, 2025, where it first appeared.
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10 hours ago
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Indiana Pacers Make Trade With Memphis Grizzlies For Backup Center
Indiana Pacers Make Trade With Memphis Grizzlies For Backup Center originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Indiana Pacers, after losing Myles Turner, do not have a starting-caliber center on their roster. Advertisement They brought back Tony Bradley and Isaiah Jackson, and are expected to pursue Thomas Bryant and James Wiseman this offseason. All four of those players have spent the vast majority of their careers as backup big men, but with Tyrese Haliburton out for all of next season, the Pacers can afford to take it easy. On Saturday, they agreed to a deal to further round out their frontcourt, sending two second-round picks to the Memphis Grizzlies for Jay Huff. In four NBA seasons, Huff has played for the Grizzlies, Denver Nuggets, Washington Wizards, and Los Angeles Lakers. He has only ever started in two games. Last season, he averaged 6.9 points, two rebounds, and 0.9 blocks while interestingly shooting 40.5 percent from deep on over three attempts per game. Huff was buried on the Grizzlies' depth chart last season, but could serve as a floor-spacing big man for Indiana. Advertisement The Pacers, it seems, will use next season to re-tool their roster and figure out who is going to be in town for the long haul. Roles will be tweaked, and players like Jarace Walker, Bennedict Mathurin, and Ben Sheppard will likely be subject to trade rumors all season as the reigning Eastern Conference champions struggle to make the playoffs without two of their better players. Huff joins an already crowded frontcourt devoid of marquee talent, and could play the biggest role of his career in Indiana. Check out the All Pacers homepage for more news, analysis, and must-read articles. Related: Indiana Pacers' Expectations for Next Season Revealed Related: Indiana Pacers Linked to 20.4PPG Scorer in NBA Trade Rumors This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 6, 2025, where it first appeared.
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a day ago
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Pacers reportedly trade pick for center to help fill hole left by Myles Turner
If you buy something through a link in this article, we may earn commission. Pricing and availability are subject to change. The Indiana Pacers began filling a gaping hole left by decade-long center Myles Turner when he left in free agency, and reportedly did so with a trade. The Pacers traded a second-round pick and a second-round pick swap to land stretch center Jay Huff from the Memphis Grizzlies, ESPN's Shams Charania reported. USA Today Network's Michael Scotto reported it was a 2029 Portland Trail Blazers second-round pick and a second-round pick swap in 2031. Advertisement The Pacers are the fifth team in as many seasons for the 7-foot-1, 240-pounder. Huff, who will be 27 by season's start, perhaps established himself as a role player in the NBA, playing 64 games last season and averaging 6.9 points and 2 rebounds in 11.7 minutes per game. He shot 40.5% from 3-point range. Prior to that, the Virginia product played 31 games across three seasons for the Los Angeles Lakers, Washington Wizards and Denver Nuggets. He gives the Pacers a stopgap at center after Turner signed with the Milwaukee Bucks on a four-year, $107 million deal. A league source told IndyStar's Gregg Doyel that the Pacers offered four years, $95 million. But Turner chose the Central Division rivals, and gave the Pacers a hole to fill. Huff joins a center rotation that is still taking shape. Tony Bradley had his $2.94 million team option picked up, but he could be moved or waived. Backup Isaiah Jackson received a qualifying offer worth approximately $6.4 million, which made him a restricted free agent. But he's coming off an Achilles tendon tear last year. Advertisement Relive the Pacers playoff run with our commemorative book! Get IndyStar's Pacers coverage sent directly to your inbox with our Pacers Update newsletter. This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Pacers trade for Jay Huff, send second-round pick to Memphis Grizzlies
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a day ago
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Who is Pacers center Jay Huff? Stats, highlights, salary after trade with Memphis Grizzlies
If you buy something through a link in this article, we may earn commission. Pricing and availability are subject to change. Jay Huff will be on his fifth team in five NBA seasons with a reported trade to the Indiana Pacers from the Memphis Grizzlies. The 26-year-old big man played little his first (four games for the Los Angeles Lakers) and second (seven games for the Washington Wizards) seasons. He appeared in 20 games with the Denver Nuggets in 2023-24. Advertisement Huff, 7 foot 1, appeared in 64 games, starting two, for the Grizzlies in 2024-25, despite playing behind Jaren Jackson Jr. and former Purdue All-American Zach Edey. Huff averaged 6.9 points and 2.0 rebounds per game. He made 40.5% of his 3-pointers (81-of-200). The Pacers reportedly sent a second-round draft pick and a second-round pick swap, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. The Pacers are searching for a center, or group of centers, to fill the gap left by Myles Turner's departure to the Milwaukee Bucks. Tony Bradley has been retained, and Isaiah Jackson and Thomas Bryant are possibilities. Heading into the summer: Indiana Pacers salary cap, contracts, free agents Advertisement What is Jay Huff's salary? Huff counted $2.1 million toward the Memphis salary cap in 2024-25. He is scheduled to count $2.35 million toward the 2025-26 cap, and $2.68 million in '26-27. There is a club option of $3 million in 2027-28. What was Jay Huff's career at UVA? Huff played four seasons at Virginia (2017-21). He was a second-team All-ACC performer in 2020-21, as well as a first-team all-defense pick. Season Stats 2017-18 3.4 points, 1.2 blocks 2018-19 4.4 points, 2.1 rebounds 2019-20 8.5 points, 6.2 rebounds, 2.0 blocks 2020-21 13.0 points, 7.1 rebounds, 2.6 blocks Jay Huff wife Huff married Lindsay Knights on Sept. 19, 2020. She is a Virginia alumna who majored in architecture and is an artist. She has designed shoes for Cavaliers football players who attended ACC media days in 2022. Advertisement Jay Huff highlights This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Who is Jay Huff? Pacers trade for center, stats, highlights, salary
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a day ago
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Report: Grizzlies trade C Jay Huff to Pacers
July 5 - The Memphis Grizzlies are trading center Jay Huff to the Indiana Pacers for one second-round pick and one second-round swap, according to ESPN. Huff has spent time with the Los Angeles Lakers, Washington Wizards, Denver Nuggets, and Grizzlies in his four-year NBA career. Last season, he established himself as a solid stretch five in Memphis, shooting an impressive 40.5 percent from deep. The 7'1" big man averaged 6.9 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 0.9 blocks in 11.7 minutes per game. The Pacers gain a needed reinforcement in the frontcourt after they lost center Myles Turner to the Milwaukee Bucks in free agency. Huff adds depth behind current center options Isaiah Jackson and Tony Bradley. Huff, a member of the University of Virginia's 2018 national championship squad, has three years worth approximately $8 million left on his current deal; the final year is a club option. --Field Level Media
