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.

Source: espn.com