The Grizzlies have waived guard Carsen Edwards and big man Daniel Oturu while adding Shaq Buchanan and Sean McDermott to their camp roster, the team tweets.
Edwards was acquired from the Celtics earlier this month. Oturu was among the players acquired from the Clippers in the deal that sent Eric Bledsoe to Los Angeles. Edwards had a salary of $1.78MM, while Oturu’s salary for the upcoming season was $1.52MM.
Memphis had other motives for making those deals and obviously wasn’t interested in retaining either player.
By waiving the duo, Memphis is now down to 16 guaranteed contracts, one over the limit for the regular season, Bobby Marks of ESPN tweets.
Buchanan has played for Memphis’ G League team. He was in Grizzlies camp last season but was waived prior to opening night.
McDermott appeared in 18 games with Memphis as a two-way player last season, averaging 2.2 PPG in 8.8 MPG. Memphis waived McDermott in August.
Someone should pick up Oturu. Play him in G-league for two yrs. Be can make it. Needs to get into NBA shape. But I see him as solid big.
Would like to see the Pistons jump at him. Can shoot the 3 and protect the rim and only in his second year. There is alot to work with there.
lmao dude sucks. idk how people keep saying he has potential. he has low basketball IQ
Daniel Oturu
33rd pick
22 years old
Raptors development would help alot Oturu. Just like Alex get Oturu to the 905 G League.