Grizzlies' Jay Huff: Getting standard NBA contract
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The Grizzlies will convert Huff's two-way contract into a four-year standard NBA deal Monday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Huff has been excellent off Memphis' bench to begin the campaign, averaging 13.0 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.7 blocks in 19.0 minutes across three appearances. The Virginia product went undrafted in 2021 and has spent most of his career bouncing around the G League, making only 31 NBA appearances over the previous three seasons. He won the 2023 G League Defensive Player of the Year award and is looking to maintain a sizable role in a backcourt led by Jaren Jackson and Zach Edey.
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Grizzlies' Jay Huff: Scores 18 points Saturday
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Huff closed with 18 points (7-9 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds and one block in 19 minutes during Saturday's 124-111 victory over the Magic.
Huff has been impressive through three regular-season games, and he has averaged 13.0 points and 3.3 rebounds while shooting 63.6 percent from the field across 19.0 minutes per game. The 27-year-old is on a two-way pact and buried in a deep Memphis frontcourt, though his play thus far bodes well for his playing time outside of the G League.
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Grizzlies' Jay Huff: Generates 15 points from bench
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Huff produced 15 points (5-10 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, five assists and a steal across 23 minutes in Thursday's 119-94 loss to the Hornets.
Huff is trying to stay out of the G League, and despite a crowded depth chart above him, Thursday's diverse line goes a long way toward his goal. He's now with his fourth team in his fourth season, and the Virginia product demonstrates special skills as a shooter and defender when given the opportunity, but only time will tell if he can impress enough to log some games with the big club.
Grizzlies' Jay Huff: Joins Memphis on two-way deal
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Huff and the Grizzlies agreed to a two-way contract Wednesday.
Huff has struggled to gain his footing in the NBA, having had stints with the Lakers, Wizards and Nuggets for a total of 31 appearances. He's likely to spend the bulk of his time with the Hustle in the G League this season.
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Nuggets' Jay Huff: Rare appearance Monday
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Huff racked up zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and one block in three minutes during Monday's 128-103 win over Memphis.
Huff closed the game Monday, logging three minutes in garbage time. Having played just three games over the past month, Huff is about as far from a fantasy target as you will find. Managers are justified in ignoring this performance.
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Nuggets' Jay Huff: Off injury report
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Huff (knee) is available for Sunday's game against the Warriors.
Huff found himself on the injury report with a right knee issue, but he has been cleared to play ahead of gametime. Huff's availablity likely won't impact the rotation.
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Nuggets' Jay Huff: Probable for Sunday
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Huff is probable for Sunday's game against the Warriors with right knee inflammation.
Huff's status is unlikely to impact most fantasy formats, as he's averaged 2.9 minutes across 10 appearances.
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Nuggets' Jay Huff: Good to go Wednesday
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Huff (ribs) isn't on the injury report for Wednesday's game versus the Timberwolves.
Huff will be available to make his season debut Wednesday after missing the Nuggets' first four contests with a rib injury. However, Huff isn't expected to receive much playing time in Denver's rotation.
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Nuggets' Jay Huff: Won't play Monday
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Huff (ribs) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Jazz, Harrison Wind of TheDNVR.com reports.
Huff hasn't yet made his debut for the Nuggets and will be unavailable for the second half of a back-to-back set Monday. It's not yet clear when he'll be able to return, but he's unlikely to have a prominent role off the bench once he's healthy.
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Nuggets' Jay Huff: Remains out
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Huff (ribs) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Thunder.
Huff has yet to debut for the Nuggets this season, and considering he has made just 11 appearances at the NBA level over the previous two campaigns, he's not likely to play a consistent role off the bench when healthy. Huff's next chance to play will come against the Jazz on Monday in the second half of a back-to-back set.
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Nuggets' Jay Huff: Still out Friday
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Huff (ribs) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Grizzlies, Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette reports.
Huff will be unavailable for a second consecutive game to begin the regular season as he continues to deal with a rib fracture. It's not yet clear when he'll be able to return, but his continued absence shouldn't significantly impact the Nuggets' rotation.
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Nuggets' Jay Huff: Won't play against Lakers
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Huff (ribs) is out for Tuesday's regular-season opener against the Lakers.
Huff will miss the Nuggets' season opener Wednesday due to a ribs injury he suffered during the preseason. Huff's next chance to suit up is Friday's matchup with Memphis, though he's unlikely to be a regular piece in the rotation.
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Nuggets' Jay Huff: Doesn't play Thursday
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Huff (ribs) didn't play in Thursday's 103-90 preseason win over the Clippers.
Huff missed a third straight preseason game due to a rib fracture. His status for the regular season remains unclear, but his potential absence shouldn't have an impact on Denver's rotation. The versatile big man is operating under a two-way deal this season and is expected to spend most of the 2023-24 campaign in the G League.
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Nuggets' Jay Huff: Still out Tuesday
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Huff (ribs) won't play in Tuesday's preseason game agains the Clippers.
Huff will miss his second straight game Tuesday while dealing with a rib fracture. His next chance to suit up is Thursday's preseason rematch with the Clippers.
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Nuggets' Jay Huff: Unavailable Sunday
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Huff (ribs) is inactive for Sunday's exhibition against the Bulls, Kay Winge of AltitudeTV reports.
Huff is battling a right rib fracture and will be held out for at least Sunday's preseason game, but a timetable for his return is unclear. Huff will likely spend most of his time this year with the Nuggets' G League affiliate
Huff agreed to a two-way deal with the Nuggets on Sunday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Huff has made only 11 NBA appearances between stops with the Lakers and Wizards over the last two seasons. However, the seven-footer turned in impressive per-minute averages during his brief stint with Washington late in the 2022-23 campaign and could get the chance to carve out more of a foothold at the NBA level in 2023-24 as he joins a Nuggets squad lacking in much dependable depth behind starter Nikola Jokic. If Huff can't surpass the likes of Zeke Nnaji and DeAndre Jordan on the depth chart, he could end up seeing most of his action with the Nuggets' G League affiliate early on in the campaign.
