Pelicans Trade to Sign Mathurin | Memphis Grizzlies News

Pelicans pull off a savvy trade to clear cap space and welcome Bennedict Mathurin, sending Jordan Hawkins, Micah Peavy, and future picks to Memphis for Taj Gibson and AJ Johnson—only to waive Gibson. AJ Johnson, a dynamic but inconsistent guard with elite first-step ability, now battles Kobe Bufkin for a roster spot in New Orleans’ training camp. Meanwhile, the Grizzlies bolster their rebuild with draft assets and young scorers, as Hawkins and Peavy vie for minutes in Memphis’ crowded backcourt. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/443e638f7e788622