The Grizzlies have re-signed forward Adama Bal following the expiration of his first 10-day contract on Monday night, the team announced in a press release (Twitter link).
While Bal’s new deal is referred to by Memphis as a second 10-day contract, there are only technically six days left in the season, so it’ll pay him just $43,892, a prorated portion of the usual $73,153 figure for a rookie. Standard 10-day signings are no longer permitted, but the Grizzlies can sign Bal to a “10-day” contract using a hardship exception, since they’re dealing with so many injuries.
A 6’7″ French forward who spent most of the season with the Westchester Knicks, Bal got into six games during his first 10 days with Memphis. He played 27.3 minutes per night off the bench and contributed 8.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, 1.7 assists, and 1.0 steal per contest, making 43.3% of his three-point tries (13-of-30).
The former Santa Clara standout is one of four players on hardship deals with the Grizzlies, who are carrying a 22-man roster since they have seven players out with season-ending injuries. Lucas Williamson‘s 10-day contract will expire on Thursday night, while Dariq Whitehead‘s and Toby Okani‘s will – like Bal’s – run through Sunday’s regular season finale.