Tuesday afternoon was an eventful one for Memphis Grizzlies NBA 2K League Franchise Grizz Gaming as they stole headlines across the NBA 2K League in a blockbuster three-team deal. That deal involved Bucks Gaming and the Gen.G Tigers of Shanghai.
Grizz Gaming traded away their first year Point Guard Harry Fridman (LikeCP), who emerged as one of the young and upcoming Point Guards in the 2K League after his rookie season last year. Grizz Gaming also moved on from veterans Maurice Delaney (ReeseDaGod) and DIMEZ. Dimez returns to his home with Bucks Gaming, along with CP. A dynamic duo that showed signs of flourishing in Memphis heads north to Milwaukee.
ReeseDaGod will head to the Gen.G Tigers, where a shooter is needed. Reese played well last season for Grizz Gaming, but after one season, his Grizz tenure is over.
Full Trade Details:
Grizz Gaming Receives:
CooksIverson (from Bucks Gaming, Crush (from Gen.G Tigers) & 2023 First Round Pick (pick 17)
Gen.G Receives:
ReeseDaGod (from Grizz Gaming)
Bucks Gaming Receives:
Dimez, and CP (from Grizz Gaming)
What’s Next for Grizz Gaming?
The lone Grizz Gaming player that was retained in September by Memphis that remains is versatile wing Josh McHatten (Spartxn)—adding a two 2K League champion in Point Guard CooksIverson and a very versatile veteran in Crush from Gen.G.
In back-to-back seasons, Grizz Gaming has been active before the upcoming 2K League Draft. Moving on from talent from the previous season. Now, Grizz Gaming will need to fill the void at PF/C (Spartxn can play both) and Shooting Guard in the draft.