Hurt became a free agent Thursday after his second 10-day deal with the Grizzlies expired, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.
Hurt averaged 3.0 points and 2.0 rebounds in 11.4 minutes across five appearances since signing his most recent 10-day contract. If Memphis wants to retain Hurt, he would need to be signed for the rest of the season.
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Grizzlies' Matt Hurt: Back with Memphis on 10-day deal
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Hurt signed a second 10-day contract with the Grizzlies on Monday.
Hurt will be joining the Grizzlies on a 10-day pact for the second time this season, after the third-year pro was previously with the NBA team from Jan. 29 through Feb. 7. He made three appearances during that stretch and averaged 5.7 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 18.3 minutes per contest. With two-way player Trey Jemison approaching the maximum amount of active games that he's allotted, Hurt could end up serving as the Grizzlies' backup center in the short term behind starter Jaren Jackson.
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Matthew Hurt: Deal with Memphis expires
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Hurt became a free agent Thursday after his 10-day hardship contract with the Grizzlies expired, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.
Even though Memphis was without 10 players for Tuesday's 123-113 loss to the Knicks, Hurt didn't see any action off the bench. The Grizzlies' decision not to re-sign him to a second 10-day deal thus doesn't register as a major surprise, though Memphis could look to bring Hurt back if the team still has an opening on the 15-man roster in the aftermath of Thursday's trade deadline. After signing with the Grizzlies on Jan. 29, Hurt appeared in three games and averaged 5.7 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 18.7 minutes per contest. He'll likely join the G League's Memphis Hustle while he waits for his next NBA opportunity.
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Grizzlies' Matthew Hurt: Plays 30 minutes
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Hurt amassed seven points (3-11 FG, 0-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one block in 30 minutes during Sunday's 131-91 loss to the Celtics.
With the Grizzlies shorthanded again, Hurt played a career-high 30 minutes during the blowout loss, but he struggled to find an offensive rhythm. He may sign another 10-day contract if Memphis doesn't get a few players back this week, but Hurt's fantasy value remains modest and is tied to his ability to knock down open three-pointers, which he hasn't done thus far -- 2-for-10 from deep across three appearances.
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Grizzlies' Matthew Hurt: Scores 10 points in debut
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Hurt logged 10 points (3-6 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and one assist across 23 minutes during Monday's 103-94 loss to the Kings.
Hurt played 23 minutes in his NBA debut, fresh off signing a 10-day contract. Given the current injury crisis in Memphis, Hurt could figure in the rotation for the majority of the contract. With that said, it's hard to see him putting up standard league value unless his minutes climb over the next game or two.
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Grizzlies' Matthew Hurt: Signs 10-day contract with Memphis
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Hurt signed a 10-day contract with the Grizzlies on Monday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
The Grizzlies have a long injury list ahead of Monday's game versus the Kings, so Hurt will provide some short-term emergency depth. The third-year player out of Duke has yet to make his NBA regular-season debut, but he's been playing well for the G League's Memphis Hustle, averaging 22.2 points on 55.4 percent shooting from the field -- including 47.1 percent from deep -- in 32.7 minutes per game over 17 appearances.
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Matthew Hurt: Waived by Memphis
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Hurt was waived by the Grizzlies on Monday.
This was an expected move with Hurt signing an Exhibit 10 deal on Oct. 1. He's likely to join Memphis' G League affiliate.
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Matthew Hurt: Scores 17 in defeat
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Hurt posted 17 points (7-12 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, three assists and one block in 26 minutes during Friday's 119-105 loss to the Skyforce.
Hurt had scored at least 20 points in four of his five appearances ahead of Friday's matchup, and although he was unable to reach that mark against the Skyforce, he was one of the team's top contributors in the loss. He's scored in double figures in 11 consecutive outings.
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Matthew Hurt: Nears double-double in victory
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Hurt posted 13 points (5-6 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT) and nine rebounds in 25 minutes during Saturday's 114-87 win over the Vipers.
Hurt saw a decrease in scoring Saturday after logging 20-plus points in his last three appearances, but he came within one rebound of a double-double for a second consecutive matchup. The 22-year-old has been efficient recently and should remain productive to close out the year.
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Matthew Hurt: Top scorer against Herd
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Hurt generated 28 points (11-19 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six rebounds, three blocks and two assists in 29 minutes during Monday's 126-108 win over the Herd.
Hurt has been on a scoring tear recently, posting 15-plus points in six consecutive appearances. The forward has also recorded multiple blocks in each of his last three outings.
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Matthew Hurt: Efficient in loss
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Hurt tallied 17 points (7-11 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, two blocks and one assist in 29 minutes during Saturday's 121-109 loss to Austin.
Hurt was efficient from the floor Saturday and tied for the team lead on the scoreboard, but Memphis failed to pick up the win. Hurt has now scored in double figures in five consecutive outings.
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Matthew Hurt: Productive off bench
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Hurt recorded 22 points (9-11 FG, 4-5 3Pt), seven rebounds and one block in 26 minutes during Thursday's 116-114 win over the G League Ignite.
Although Hurt came off the bench Thursday, he was one of three players to score at least 20 points for the Hustle during the narrow victory. He's now averaging 13.2 points and 3.8 rebounds in 21.9 minutes per game this season.
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Matthew Hurt: Posts double-double in win
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Hurt tallied 14 points (6-13 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 12 rebounds, five assists, two steals and one block in 34 minutes during Thursday's 111-99 win over Mexico City.
Hurt has been inconsistent recently, but he posted his first double-double of the regular season while starting Thursday's matchup. He's averaging 13.3 points and 3.7 rebounds in 22.3 minutes per game this year.
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Matthew Hurt: Scores 20 off bench
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Hurt recorded 20 points (8-10 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 0-1 FT), six rebounds and two steals in 25 minutes during Saturday's 129-120 loss to the Blue Coats.
Hurt came off the bench Saturday, but his recent uptick in production continued, as he's now scored at least 20 points in four of his last six appearances. He's now averaging 13.6 points and 3.3 rebounds in 21.7 minutes per game this season.
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Matthew Hurt: Paces Husle on scoreboard
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Hurt logged 28 points (10-18 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and two assists in 27 minutes during Tuesday's 135-105 loss to Salt Lake City.
Hurt was held below 10 points in five of his first seven appearances of the regular season, but he's now scored in double figures in four consecutive outings while topping 20 points in three of those matchups. He's averaging 13.5 points and 3.0 rebounds in 21.7 minutes per game during the regular season.
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Matthew Hurt: Leading scorer in loss
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Hurt tallied 21 points (8-10 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT) and two rebounds in 25 minutes during Thursday's 124-104 loss to Stockton.
Hurt came off the bench Thursday but was the Hustle's top scorer during the defeat. He's now scored in double figures in three of his eight appearances to begin the regular season.
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Matthew Hurt: Scores 17 off bench
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Hurt logged 17 points (7-9 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 0-1 FT), six rebounds, an assist and a block in 23 minutes during Saturday's 118-105 win over Texas.
Hurt was limited to four points in each of his last two appearances, but he was much more productive during Saturday's matchup. He also recorded his highest mark of the season in rebounds during the victory.
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Matthew Hurt: Tallies four points off bench
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Hurt generated four points (2-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt), four rebounds, two assists, two steals and a block in 22 minutes during Thursday's 122-103 win over South Bay.
Hurt made his first appearance of the regular season Thursday and contributed in a few areas off the bench. He averaged 11.5 points and 3.2 rebounds in 20.3 minutes over 17 appearances during the G League Showcase.
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Matthew Hurt: Scores eight in defeat
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Hurt logged eight points (3-5 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 0-1 FT), four rebounds, two assists, a steal and a block in 23 minutes during Saturday's 104-96 loss to Birmingham.
Hurt was held to a single-digit scoring total for a third consecutive game Saturday, but it was encouraging to see him shoot efficiently despite his limited volume. He's been inconsistent in secondary categories, but he was somewhat effective on the boards and as a distributor Saturday.
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Matthew Hurt: Scores 17 off bench
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Hurt logged 17 points (6-11 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, a steal and a block in 27 minutes during Thursday's 114-109 win over Birmingham.
Hurt tallied the most points of any bench player for the Hustle during Thursday's narrow win. He also matched his second-highest total of the season on the boards and has now scored in double figures in five consecutive games.
