The Tall Shooter Swaps Teams

The Indiana Pacers are adding a new big man to their roster. They've acquired Jay Huff from the Memphis Grizzlies. In return, the Grizzlies get a couple of second-round picks and a chance to swap second-round picks in the future. Huff is a 7-foot shooter who can also block shots. He's one of the tallest players in the league who can consistently hit threes. The Pacers needed a center after losing Myles Turner in free agency. Huff has a similar skill set to Turner. He can shoot from long range and protect the rim. Last season, Huff averaged nearly seven points and shot 40% from three. He also averaged 2. 7 blocks per 36 minutes. Huff is under contract with the Pacers through the 2027-28 season. Meanwhile, the Grizzlies are bringing in another center, Jock Landale. Landale is a good fit for the Grizzlies' new offensive system. He sets a lot of screens and shot well last season. Landale will likely see more playing time early in the season. The Grizzlies' starting center, Jaren Jackson Jr. , is recovering from an injury and won't be back for a while. The Grizzlies are making moves to improve their team. They traded Huff and brought in Landale. This shows they are thinking about the future. The Pacers are also looking ahead. They got a player who can help them right now and in the future. Both teams are trying to get better in different ways.