Grizzlies Sign Sean McDermott, Matthew Hurt

Originally posted on Hoops Wire | By Sam Amico | Last updated 10/10/22

The Grizzlies have signed guard/forward Sean McDermott and forward Matthew Hurt, the team announced in a press release.

Along with those moves, the Grizzlies waived guard Jacob Gilyard and forward Justin Bean.

The @memgrizz today announced the team signed Matthew Hurt and Sean McDermott. In addition, the Grizzlies waived Justin Bean and Jacob Gilyard. pic.twitter.com/zXclqnb6pN

— Grizzlies PR (@GrizzliesPR) October 10, 2022

McDermott, 24, is 6-foot-6 and actually appeared in 18 games with the Grizzlies as a rookie on a two-way contract in 2020-21, averaging 2.2 points. Memphis brought him back last September before waiving him prior to the start of the season.

Hurt, 22, is 6-9 and went undrafted out of Duke in 2021. He spent last season with the Memphis Hustle, the Grizzlies’ G League affiliate.

The Grizzlies’ camp roster stands at the league limit of 20, with 16 players under standard contract.

This article first appeared on Hoops Wire and was syndicated with permission.

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