- Von Wafer
As first reported by HoopsHype.com this morning, the Grizzlies are moving to sign Von Wafer, the former Houston Rockets guard who signed with the Greek team Olympiakos this summer but is now seeking to get out of that contract and return to the NBA.
Barring the unexpected, it appears likely Wafer will join the Grizzlies sometime in the next couple of weeks.
Initial thoughts:
1. The move is a great sign because the Grizzlies are at the league’s roster minimum and don’t need to add anyone. Using some of the cap-room regained from parting ways with Allen Iverson and an open roster spot on a good player despite still basement-level attendance, suggests the Grizzlies are serious about trying to build on their recent momentum.
2. Wafer in particular is a good signing. After bouncing around his first few seasons, Wafer established himself last season as a productive bench scorer for the Rockets, shooting 45% from the floor and 39% from three and averaging nearly double digits in scoring despite averaging fewer than 20 minutes per game.
