The Grizzlies acquired Utah Jazz swingman Ronnie Brewer this afternoon in exchange for a protected first-round pick in 2011.
Since I’m going on radio with Chris Vernon (730FoxSports.com) at 4:20 this afternoon, I don’t have a lot of time now, but some quick thoughts on the deal:
Scouting Report: Brewer, a 24-year-old Arkansas native with strong area ties, is a versatile 6’7″ perimeter player. He’s a good athlete with a good handle but a shaky jumper.
This season, Brewer has averaged 10 points, 3 boards, and 3 assists in 31 minutes per game, shooting 50% from the floor and 26% from three-point range. This production is down from the past two seasons, when Brewer averaged 14 and 12 points per game, respectively, in similar playing time with much higher shooting-percentages.
