From movement to the Memphis Grizzlies. The franchise announces that it has fired Jahlil Tripp, which was expected since he had been signed for training camp. Same fate for the sophomore Marko Guduric, which was also expected even if his contract was guaranteed. The Serbian full-back played 44 games averaging 11 minutes and 3.9 points and 1.7 rebounding at 39.5%.
At the same time they sign former Sixer Zhaire Smith, and interior Bennie Boatwright (24 years old, 2m08).
Smith had been traded from the Sixers to the Pistons, then cut a few days ago. He has had a lot of problems since his draft and has not confirmed the hopes placed in him at Philly. Since his draft in 2018 he has only played 13 games with the Sixers, only 7 last season. At 21, he just needs to be developed.
As for Boatwright, who was not drafted last year after leaving UNC, he was on the Grizzlies’ G-League affiliate, the Hustle, but had a blank season.
The Grizzlies have 19 players in the squad, including 2two-way contracts, which means that we will have to cut 2, probably the 2 signed today.
The @memgrizz today announced that the team signed Zhaire Smith and Bennie Boatwright and waived Jahlil Tripp and Marko Guduric. Press release below. pic.twitter.com/zonkwRlank
— Grizzlies PR (@GrizzliesPR) December 15, 2020
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