Shams: Grizzlies trade center Huff to Pacers for a second round and second round swap right

July 6th According to the latest report by well-known sports reporter Shams Charania, the Grizzlies have traded center Jay Huff to the Pacers, with the transaction returns being a second-round draft pick and a second-round draft pick swap.

Shams said: "This summer, the Pacers lost long-term starting center Miles Turner in the free agent market, who has joined the Bucks. Therefore, the Pacers hope to strengthen the inside rotation lineup. From the technical characteristics, Huff is quite similar to Turner, with outside shooting ability and able to protect the frame."

Huff will turn 27 in August. Statistics show that he can send 2.7 blocks every 36 minutes during his time with the Grizzlies. He also won the title of Development League's Defensive Player of the Year in 2023. His current contract will last until the 2027-28 season.

Last season, Huff averaged 11.7 minutes per game with the Grizzlies, contributing nearly 7 points, and at the same time showed the potential of a "space-type No. 5" in 3.1 three-point shooting per game with a 40% three-point shooting percentage.

Shams Charania also mentioned, "The Grizzlies have reached an agreement with free agent center Jock Landale, who will fill the vacancy in the interior after joining the Grizzlies after joining the Grizzlies."

It is reported that under the coaching of new coach Toumas Ilsalo, the Grizzlies have performed significantly higher screening tactics than former coach Taylor Jenkins, and this system is very suitable for Langdale's technical characteristics. Statistics show that among all players who have set up at least 500 ball screens, Langdale ranks third in the league in the number of screens per 100 rounds. He also scored a career-high shooting percentage and three-point shooting percentage last season.

Landal is expected to gain more playing time early in the new season considering Zach Eddie had ankle surgery in June and Jaren Jackson Jr. is recovering from a toe ligament injury. Jackson's recovery will be re-evaluated in 12 weeks.