Overview
- Memphis sends Jay Huff to Indiana for a 2029 second-round pick originally owned by Portland and a 2031 second-round pick swap.
- The Pacers acquire Huff on a minimum-salary deal through 2027-28 to replace the departed Myles Turner and shore up their center rotation.
- Huff shot 40 percent from three on 3.1 attempts per game, averaged 2.7 blocks per 36 minutes and earned the G League Defensive Player of the Year award in 2023.
- Memphis adds veteran Jock Landale on a new deal to anchor its frontcourt with elite on-ball screening and improved shooting after trading Huff.
- Both franchises prioritized roster balance and cap flexibility by leveraging team-friendly contracts and future second-round assets ahead of the next season.