The Memphis Grizzlies announced they waived point guard Mario Chalmers on Thursday after he suffered a season-ending Achilles rupture on Wednesday against the Boston Celtics.
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Grizzlies GM Comments on Chalmers Release
Thursday, March 10
Grizzlies general manager Chris Wallace explained, per NBA.com, why the team waived Chalmers after his right Achilles tear diagnosis.
"He has been an important part of our success this season, both coming off the bench and when called upon as a starter," Wallace said. "But with Mario’s season-ending injury and our already depleted roster, it became necessary to free up a roster spot.