Jordan Hawkins might get a recent begin after the Memphis Grizzlies agreed to half methods with the previous lottery choose.
ESPN’s NBA insider Shams Charania reported that Hawkins and Memphis mutually agreed to half methods by way of the waiver wire. As soon as he clears waivers, Hawkins will develop into a free agent and might seek for a brand new crew.
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The choice comes solely three weeks after Memphis acquired Hawkins from the New Orleans Pelicans. The Grizzlies acquired Hawkins, Micah Peavy and two second-round belongings for AJ Johnson and veteran Taj Gibson.
Memphis entered coaching camp with 18 customary contracts and wanted to cut back the roster to fifteen gamers. Hawkins was not assured an everyday function, making him a logical candidate amid the roster crunch.
The Grizzlies will nonetheless owe Hawkins his $7.02 million wage for the season if he clears waivers.
Jordan Hawkins may benefit from a brand new alternative
Hawkins, 24, entered the NBA because the No. 14 choose within the 2023 draft. He helped UConn win the nationwide championship earlier than starting his skilled profession in New Orleans.
The guard has proven worth as a fringe shooter however struggled to search out constant minutes. He averaged solely 13.6 minutes and 5.1 factors per recreation final season.
A brand new crew might provide Hawkins a clearer function and extra alternatives to develop. His capturing skill might attraction to groups looking for extra spacing on the perimeter.
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The Grizzlies are additionally reshaping their roster round youthful expertise. Cameron Boozer, Zach Edey and Cedric Coward headline a brand new group as Memphis strikes into a unique section.
That path made Hawkins’ future unsure regardless of his latest arrival. The waiver settlement now offers him a chance to discover a higher match earlier than the common season begins.
For Hawkins, clearing waivers might flip an surprising exit into one other probability to determine himself within the NBA.
