Free agent center Jock Landale has signed a one-year veteran minimum deal with the Grizzlies after being waived by the Rockets, with Memphis trading Jay Huff to Indiana to clear a roster spot.
Free agent center Jock Landale has reached an agreement to join the Memphis Grizzlies, according to Shams Charania of ESPN.
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To open up a roster spot, Memphis has tarded Jay Huff to the Indiana Pacers in exchange for a future second-round pick and a second-round pick swap, Charania adds.
Landale was waived by the Houston Rockets on Thursday before his $8 million salary for the upcoming season became guaranteed.
His departure was expected after Houston agreed to sign Clint Capela in free agency, adding even more depth at center alongside Alperen Sengun and Steven Adams.
The 29-year-old big man signed a four-year, $32 million contract with the Rockets in 2023, though only the first season was fully guaranteed.
Last season, he appeared in 42 games, averaging 4.8 points and 3.3 rebounds in 11.9 minutes per night.
Landale's new deal with Memphis will be a one-year contract at the veteran minimum.
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