{"id":69187,"date":"2024-03-20T21:07:11","date_gmt":"2024-03-21T01:07:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/?p=69187"},"modified":"2024-03-20T21:07:11","modified_gmt":"2024-03-21T01:07:11","slug":"grizzlies-interesting-prospect-g-league-veteran-joins-sixers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2024\/03\/20\/grizzlies-interesting-prospect-g-league-veteran-joins-sixers\/","title":{"rendered":"Memphis Grizzlies Add Interesting Prospect Due To Injuries While G-League Veteran Joins Sixers, And Pistons Signs Veteran"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Memphis Grizzlies, Detroit Pistons, and the Philadelphia 76ers are reportedly making roster moves in the near future.<\/p>\n<p>According to reports, Memphis will keep <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/j\/jarrede01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>DeJon Jarreau<\/strong><\/a> on a second 10-day contract while inking signing young forward\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/gleague\/players\/p\/pereima01d.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Maozinha Pereira.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/memgrizz?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@memgrizz<\/a> today announced the team signed DeJon Jarreau to a second 10-day contract and Maozinha Pereira to a 10-day contract. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/d5KdsVfStf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/d5KdsVfStf<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Grizzlies PR (@GrizzliesPR) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/GrizzliesPR\/status\/1770491910072717640?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">March 20, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>Memphis Grizzlies Add Interesting Prospect Due To Injuries While G-League Veteran Joins Sixers, And Pistons Signs Veteran<\/h2>\n<p>Jarreau has played five games for the Grizzlies before his first 10-day deal expired last night. The 26-year-old University of Houston product averaged 5.4 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 3.4 assists in 17. 6 minutes per game. He posted a shooting slash line of .333\/.375\/.667.<\/p>\n<p>Jarreau is a 6-5 wing who is a well-rounded player known more for his defense. He averaged one steal and has defended shots inside the three-point arc well. He has done a fantastic job on the defensive backboard and shown the ability to be a playmaker, though turnovers are a huge issue.<\/p>\n<p>Jarreau is a slasher who has struggled to finish at the rim because he lacks elite athleticism. He is also not a real threat from behind the arc.<\/p>\n<p>Periera is the fourth player from the G-League&#8217;s Mexico City Capitanes to be called up to the NBA. The athletic 23-year-old Brazilian forward is efficient offensively and an excellent rebounder. He is also a strong defender who has shown the ability to block shots. However, Periera doesn&#8217;t shoot the ball from beyond the arc or get to the free-throw line much.<\/p>\n<p>Peiriera produced 14 doubles, averaging 10.8 points and 8.6 rebounds in 40 appearances for Mexico City. He also came up with 1.3 steals and 1.1 blocks while compiling .628\/.297\/.627.<\/p>\n<h3>Grizzlies Injuries<\/h3>\n<p>Memphis did not have to make any corresponding moves despite already having 15 players on standard contracts, as they used the NBA hardship extension to bring in both players. The Grizzlies have seven players out with injuries.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/m\/moranja01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ja Morant<\/a>,<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/r\/rosede01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Derrick Rose<\/strong><\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/w\/willizi02.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong> Ziaire Williams<\/strong><\/a>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/c\/clarkbr01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brandon Clarke<\/a>,<\/strong> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/s\/smartma01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Marcus Smart<\/a>,<\/strong> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/w\/watanyu01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Yuta Watanabe<\/strong><\/a> are sidelined players. Clarke could return anytime, as he has been practicing with the Memphis Hustle. Watanabe, who had been out with a wrist injury, is currently dealing with personal issues.<\/p>\n<p>Smart could return at the end of the month or early April. Meanwhile, Rose and Williams are slated to return before the regular season ends.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/w\/willivi01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Vince Williams Jr<\/strong><\/a>.,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/k\/kennalu01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong> Luke Kennard,<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/p\/pippesc02.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Scotty Pippen Jr.<\/strong><\/a> were also ruled out for the Griz&#8217;s game against Golden State tonight.<\/p>\n<h3>Detroit Pistons Make Roster Moves<\/h3>\n<p>The Detroit Pistons filled their open roster spot, at least temporarily. However, following the news that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/t\/thompau01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Ausar Thompson<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/s\/stewais01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Isaiah Stewart<\/strong><\/a> will be shut down for the remainder of the season<a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/m\/metuch01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>, Chemieze Metu<\/strong><\/a> has an excellent chance to finish the season with the team.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DetroitPistons?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@DetroitPistons<\/a> announced today the following medical updates: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/9zNkuZ74ur\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/9zNkuZ74ur<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Pistons PR (@Pistons_PR) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Pistons_PR\/status\/1770546699359994289?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">March 20, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2023\/06\/04\/nba-draft-rumors-3-teams-who-could-trade-up-for-detroit-pistons-no-5-pick\/\" target=\"_self\">Pistons<\/a> signed Metu to a 10-day earlier this morning.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DetroitPistons?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@DetroitPistons<\/a> announced today that the team has signed forward\/center Chimezie Metu to a 10-day contract. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/H1VkUJGN2u\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/H1VkUJGN2u<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Pistons PR (@Pistons_PR) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Pistons_PR\/status\/1770454091237376014?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">March 20, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Metu, a six-year veteran, thrives around the rim and on the glass. The 27-year-old center was with the Phoenix Suns earlier this year, averaging 5.0 points and 3.0 rebounds while shooting 50.8% from the field over 12.8 minutes in 30 games. He was released by the Grizzlies after they acquired him in a trade deadline deal from the Suns.<\/p>\n<p>Metu should get a chance to make an immediate impact as the Pistons are shorthanded with Thompson, Stewart, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/f\/fontesi01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Simone Fontecheccio<\/strong><\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/g\/gibsota01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Taj Gibson<\/strong> <\/a>sidelined. Gibson saw 11 minutes in his first appearance with the Pistons on March 18.<\/p>\n<h3>Philadelphia Adds D.J. Wilson<\/h3>\n<p>The Philadelphia 76ers are slated to add <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/w\/wilsodj01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>D.J. Wilson<\/strong><\/a> on a 10-day contract, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic last night.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The Philadelphia 76ers plan to sign former Bucks first-round pick DJ Wilson to a 10-day contract, sources tell <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TheAthletic?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@TheAthletic<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Stadium?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@Stadium<\/a>. The 6-foot-10 C\/F has averaged 19.4 points, 9.5 rebounds and 4.8 assists for the Osceola Magic in the NBA G League this season. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/zFtTHa7TMo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/zFtTHa7TMo<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ShamsCharania\/status\/1770293074792681888?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">March 20, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>However, as of this evening, the deal hasn&#8217;t been completed.<\/p>\n<p>Wilson has played in 146 NBA games but has spent the entire season with the G-League Osceola Magic. The 6-10 forward, who was selected by the Milwaukee Bucks with the No. 17 overall pick in 2017, is known for his shooting and rebounding, though he has also shown the ability to block shots in the G-League.<\/p>\n<p>Wilson averaged 19.4 points, 9.5 rebounds, and 4.8 assists in 33 games with Osceola this season. He also produced 15 double-doubles and 1.8 3-pointers while compiling a shooting slash line of .560\/.396\/.735.<\/p>\n<p>Wilson was last in the NBA in 2021-22 with the Toronto Raptors.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Memphis Grizzlies, Detroit Pistons, and the Philadelphia 76ers are reportedly making roster moves in the near future. According to reports, Memphis will keep DeJon Jarreau on a second 10-day contract while inking signing young forward\u00a0Maozinha Pereira. 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