Jay Huff was never supposed to be the story in Indiana. The Pacers entered the season off their crushing NBA Finals loss. Missing Tyrese Haliburton, and needing Pascal Siakam to hold down the court, but the start to the season has been a disaster.
The Chicago Bulls and Indiana Pacers are very familiar with one another. The two teams met only three games ago, when the Pacers handed the Bulls their third consecutive loss and second straight to a team below them in the East standings.
When Jay Huff was with the Washington Wizards organization, including time with their G League affiliate, the Capital City Go-Go, he showed promise. He displayed the capability of being a true rim protector and shot-blocker, often leading the team in blocks each game.
Jay Huff referenced his surname — and love for Harry Potter — during a recent press conference. Huff was seen wearing a Hufflepuff sweatshirt following the Indiana Pacers’ winning 101-103 against the Chicago Bulls on Nov.
Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.
The Indiana Pacers finally snapped their eight-game losing streak Wednesday night, defeating the Charlotte Hornets 127-118 behind an unexpected and historic performance from backup center Jay Huff.
Indiana Pacers forward Obi Toppin spoke with Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star about newly acquired Pacers center Jay Huff after working with him at the Pacers' training facility this offseason.
The Indiana Pacers will be without their best player next season. Tyrese Haliburton will not return under any circumstances this season as he recovers from a torn Achilles.
After an abrupt, reportedly mutual parting of ways, the Indiana Pacers have wasted little time in bringing in more reinforcements for head coach Rick Carlisle's bench.
The Pacers are making changes on Rick Carlisle’s bench. The team announced Monday that Johnny Carpenter has joined the staff as an assistant, while veteran coach Jim Boylen will move to the front of the bench alongside Lloyd Pierce and Jenny Boucek.
The Indiana Pacers didn't have a very active offseason. They only brought one guy in from outside the team, trading for center Jay Huff. That move was necessary after Myles Turner left for Milwaukee.
After a fairytale run to the NBA Finals, the Indiana Pacers were dealt two blows in quick succession. Tyrese Haliburton’s Achilles tear dominated news cycles, but Myles Turner leaving the team for the Milwaukee Bucks hurt a lot of fans, too.
The Indiana Pacers officially announced the arrival of center Jay Huff from the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday after news broke of the deal Saturday evening.
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.
The Memphis Grizzlies are trading center Jay Huff to the Indiana Pacers for one second-round pick and one second-round swap, according to ESPN. Huff has spent time with the Los Angeles Lakers, Washington Wizards, Denver Nuggets, and Grizzlies in his four-year NBA career.
Jay Huff spent the 2024-25 season playing for the Memphis Grizzlies. He finished the year with 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.
Free agent center Jock Landale has reached an agreement with the Grizzlies, sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN (X link). Memphis will make room on its roster by sending Jay Huff to the Pacers in exchange for a future second-round pick and a second-round pick swap.
Jay Huff is beginning to make it clear that the entire National Basketball Association, including and especially the Los Angeles Lakers, the Washington Wizards, and the Denver Nuggets, have made a grave error in overlooking the former UVA basketball star center.
The Los Angeles Lakers have seen plenty of talent come through the organization over the years. They haven't been able to keep it all and sometimes have missed out on keeping some strong guys.
The Memphis Grizzlies are playing the Chicago Bulls on Monday night as they look for their third win in four games to start the NBA season. The depth of this Grizzlies team is being tested early, as injuries are again a big issue for this group.
The Grizzlies are converting center Jay Huff to a standard, four-year contract, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Memphis has an open roster spot, so no corresponding move is necessary.
For those who follow the National Basketball Association, get to know the name Jay Huff, as he has finally arrived. After spending the first three years
Over the summer, center Jay Huff made a bit of a name for himself. The 7-foot center, an NBA journeyman, had spent parts of three different years with three different teams.
ORLANDO — Jay Huff had his options on where he could play this summer. But the opportunity to join an ascendant Orlando Magic team that showed interest in him was the most attractive choice.