11:02pm: The Grizzlies officially signed Tolliver and waived Bell prior to tonight’s game, according to a team press release. Tolliver logged 19 minutes and had a +25 rating, knocking down 4-of-5 three-pointers in Memphis’ blowout win over Atlanta.
4:19pm: Veteran power forward Anthony Tolliver has agreed to a 10-day contract with the Grizzlies, Shams Charania of The Athletic tweets. In order to open a roster spot, the team is waiving forward Jordan Bell, Charania reports in another tweet.
Tolliver was waived on Saturday after finalizing a buyout agreement with Sacramento. Tolliver gave back $144,901, the same amount as a 10-day contract, as we relayed this afternoon. Tolliver was on a veteran’s minimum contract, so Sacramento will still have a cap hit of $1.6MM.
Tolliver, 34, began the season with the Trail Blazers and appeared in 33 games, including nine starts. He was dealt to the Kings and saw action in nine games before getting waived. Tolliver is a career 37.3% 3-point shooter, though he’s struggled from the perimeter this season.
Jaren Jackson Jr., Brandon Clarke and Justise Winslow are all currently sidelined with injuries and Memphis obviously didn’t feel comfortable giving Bell expanded minutes.
Bell began the season with the Timberwolves, then was dealt to the Rockets. They quickly flipped him to Memphis for Bruno Caboclo just before the trade deadline. Bell, who has a $1.62MM contract, appeared in just two games with Memphis after coming off the bench in 27 games with Minnesota.
Seems odd ?
GSW should pick Jordan Bell up again
He could back up Chriss since Looney is always hurt.
Think he would be a better player than Chriss but either way GSW managed to make Bell a 15 min 5/4/2/1 guy. Give him some minutes to end the season and hopefully next year he can give you some good production again
I watched Bell for 2 years and he’s not better than Chriss is now, nor is he likely to ever be. There’s no way the Warriors would bring him back.
Doubt GSW brings Bell back to bill ither people’s rooms on road trips
Bell was touted as a shot blocking defensive specialist, but bites on every pump fake and is often out of position. He has zero offensive upside.
Shams pump-faked Bell with a tweet, and Bell promptly took the next flight out of town. Then Tolliver travelled right in.
Seriously has Bell been in decline, or does he need to play with the Splash Bros to look good?
AT double agent to ensure the Blazers make the playoffs