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Grizzlies Trade Jay Huff to Pacers and Sign Jock Landale to Reshape Frontcourts

The moves reflect a growing trend of using second-round picks alongside affordable contracts for frontcourt depth without inflating luxury tax burdens.

Dec 5, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies center Jay Huff (30) reacts after a basket during the fourth quarter against the Sacramento Kings at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images/File Photo
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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.