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The Memphis Grizzlies recently waived Gorgui Dieng. He was 31-years old and rotting away on the bench. It wasn’t a good situation for either party, so the Grizzlies did what was right and bought out his contract.
Now, Dieng will be a free agent and likely look to sign a contract with a contender where he receives playing time.
Had he been traded, it may not have been an ideal situation for him, so this buyout is an optimal deal for Dieng, who hadn’t stepped onto the court in a Grizzlies uniform this month.