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NBA World Reacts To Pacers-Grizzlies Trade
Mar 1, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle talks to the media before the game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
Jay Huff is coming off a solid season for the Memphis Grizzlies. The 27-year-old had averages of 6.9 points and 2.0 rebounds per contest while shooting 51.5% from the field and 40.5% from the three-point range in 64 games. That said, ESPN's Shams Charania reported (on Saturday) that Huff is now being traded to the Indiana Pacers. Many people reacted to the news on social media. @PacersEnjoyer: "Jay Huff is the picture perfect low risk swing that the Pacers have had so much success with the past few years Buy low on a skilled player that fits into our system. Great 3PT shooter. Good shot blocker. Lob threat. Bring him in and hope he blossoms with a bigger role" @theleftyliam: "I think the Indiana Pacers got an absolute steal in Jay Huff 4th in blocks per 36 40.5% from three on 3.1 3PA/G 83.8 FG% from 0-3 FT Turns 27 in August Under contract for the next 3 seasons, averaging less than $3M/yr" @itsCSB__: "Jay Huff’s contract is beautiful to look at" @AlexGoldenNBA: "The Indiana Pacers have acquired Jay Huff fro

This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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