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Grizzles Won't Buyout Mihm

Chris Mihm has officially been a member of the Grizzles for a week, but still hasn't participated in a game or even a team practice.

Mihm might not be able to play this season because of an ankle injury, but a team official has confirmed that Memphis doesn't plan to waive or negotiate a buyout with the veteran center.

His $2.5 million contract will expire at the end of the season.

Via Memphis Commercial Appeal


Magic Land Alston In Three-Way Trade

The Memphis Grizzlies acquired from the Orlando Magic their 2009 unprotected first round draft pick, guard Mike Wilks, center Adonal Foyle and cash considerations and sent guard Kyle Lowry to the Houston Rockets as part of a three-team trade, Grizzlies General Manager and Vice President of Basketball Operations Chris Wallace announced today. As part of the trade, Orlando will receive guard Rafer Alston from Houston in exchange for forward Brian Cook. “It was difficult to part with Kyle Lowry,” Wallace said. “He has been an important part of our team the last three seasons. With the emergence of Mike Conley, we decided that the acquisition of Orlando’s unprotected first round pick was a good move to make. We now will enter the upcoming draft with two first round selections and three picks overall, likely inside the first 37 picks.”

Via Press Release


Magic Get Alston In 3-Team Deal

A three-way deal that would send Rafer Alston to Orlando has reportedly been submitted to the league office.

Front office sources have told ESPN that Houston would receive Memphis guard Kyle Lowry, Orlando forward Brian Cook along with Mike Wilks and Adonal Foyle according to the Orlando Sentinel

The Grizzlies would receive a first-round pick from Orlando in the deal.

Via ESPN


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