Christopher Claus “Chris” Andersen[1], Nicknamed Birdman is officially a member of The Memphis Grizzlies. He was was traded from the Heat to the Grizzlies on Tuesday as part of a three-team deal that also includes the Hornets, Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports reports.
Courtney Lee is the key piece on the move, as he’ll head to the Hornets, while the Grizzlies receive P.J. Hairston and two future second-round picks from the Hornets, as well as Andersen and a pair of second-round picks — one of which is heavily protected — from Miami. Brian Roberts will head from the Hornets to the Heat to complete the trade. Andersen is likely just a throw-in in the deal that will create salary relief for the Heat, as he’s appeared in only seven contests this season, logging fewer than 40 total minutes. That said, the 37-year-old saw nearly 20 minutes per game across 60 contests last season, and the Grizzlies are desperate for help at center following Marc Gasol’s likely season-ending foot injury, so it’s possible Andersen could see a larger role in his new destination.
We spotted Chris in Beale Street Blue during practice with big man Z-Bo.
Grizz Nation is happy to have Anderson on the team. The former Miami heart player posted the pic below returning the love.
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