Grizzlies' Jacob Gilyard: Joins Memphis on two-way pact
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Gilyard signed a two-way contract with the Grizzlies on Saturday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Gilyard will take the two-way spot of Kenneth Lofton, who was handed a four-year deal with the Grizzlies, after spending his season with the Grizzlies G League affiliate Memphis Hustle. In 31 regular season appearances with the Hustle, Gilyard averaged 8.3 points, 9.7 assists and 1.9 steals over 30.4 minutes and should fill the No. 3 point guard spot vacated by the release of Kennedy Chandler.
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Jacob Gilyard: Productive against Skyforce
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Gilyard tallied eight points (2-7 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine assists, two rebounds and two steals in 30 minutes during Saturday's 116-88 loss to Sioux Falls.
Although Gilyard was unable to reach double figures in any category Saturday, he led the team in assists while tying for the team lead in steals. He averaged 8.3 points and 9.7 assists in 30.4 minutes per game during the regular season.
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Jacob Gilyard: Records double-double in win
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Gilyard compiled 13 points (4-7 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 11 assists, two rebounds and one steal in 34 minutes during Monday's 108-101 win over Ontario.
Gilyard was inconsistent over his last three appearances but bounced back Monday with his third double-double this month. He's now averaging 8.5 points and 9.7 assists in 30.2 minutes per game this season.
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Jacob Gilyard: Dishes out seven dimes
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Gilyard logged five points (1-7 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), seven assists, three rebounds and one steal in 32 minutes during Wednesday's 116-112 win over Windy City.
Gilyard wasn't efficient from the floor during Wednesday's narrow victory, but he contributed as a passer with a team-high seven assists. He's now averaging 8.3 points, 9.9 assists and 3.1 rebounds in 30.3 minutes per game this year.
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Jacob Gilyard: Nears double-double in defeat
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Gilyard recorded 11 points (3-7 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine assists, five rebounds and one steal in 29 minutes during Saturday's 121-109 loss to Austin.
Gilyard scored in double figures for a second consecutive matchup Saturday and came within one assist of a double-double. He's been inconsistent this year but has been slightly more reliable in recent games.
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Jacob Gilyard: Dishes out 11 dimes
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Gilyard posted two points (0-2 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 11 assists, four steals and one rebound in 31 minutes during Thursday's 116-114 win over the G League Ignite.
Gilyard was held below 10 points for a third consecutive appearance Thursday, but he led the team in assists and steals. He's been particularly effective on the defensive end of the court recently and has recorded at least three steals in four of his last five outings.
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Jacob Gilyard: Records six steals against Blue
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Gilyard compiled two points (1-4 FG, 0-3 3Pt), nine assists, six rebounds and six steals in 32 minutes during Wednesday's 106-98 win over the Blue.
Gilyard wasn't very productive in the scoring column Wednesday, but he found ways to contribute in other areas. He led the team in assists while also posting a season-high six steals in the victory, marking the third time in the last four games that he's recorded multiple steals. He's averaging 7.7 points and 9.7 assists in 30.4 minutes per game this year.
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Jacob Gilyard: Nears double-double in return
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Gilyard posted nine points (4-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt), 10 assists, six rebounds and three steals in 26 minutes during Tuesday's 129-99 win over Birmingham.
Gilyard was unavailable for Saturday's loss to Delaware due to a sore right Achilles, but he was a well-rounded contributor off the bench in his return. He came within one point of a double-double and tied for the team lead in assists.
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Jacob Gilyard: Dealing with Achilles injury
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Gilyard was absent from Saturday's loss to the Blue Coats due to right Achilles soreness.
Gilyard has shown glimpses of production over the last few weeks but was unavailable Saturday. It's not yet clear when he'll be able to return to action.
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Jacob Gilyard: Dishes out 17 dimes
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Gilyard compiled 15 points (4-8 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 17 assists, two rebounds, one steal and one block in 39 minutes during Monday's 118-111 loss to the Stars.
Gilyard scored in double figures for a third consecutive game Monday, and he's also posted double-doubles in each of those matchups due to his strong passing. He's tallied at least 10 assists in eight of his 12 appearances to begin the regular season.
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Jacob Gilyard: Posts another double-double
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Gilyard logged 12 points (5-13 FG, 2-7 3Pt), 11 assists, six rebounds, three steals and one block in 39 minutes during Saturday's 110-109 win over Stockton.
Gilyard has been more consistent from the floor in recent matchups, and he's now posted double-doubles in three of his last five appearances. He also tied for the team lead in steals Saturday and has now tallied at least three steals in three of the last five matchups.
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Jacob Gilyard: Records double-double Thursday
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Gilyard compiled 12 points (4-9 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 13 assists, three rebounds and three steals in 40 minutes during Thursday's 124-104 loss to Stockton.
Gilyard has been somewhat inconsistent on the scoreboard but has now recorded double-digit assists in six of his last seven appearances. The 24-year-old is averaging 7.7 points and 9.2 assists in 29.7 minutes per game this season.
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Jacob Gilyard: Posts double-double in loss
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Gilyard logged 20 points (7-12 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 11 assists, three steals, two rebounds and one block in 39 minutes during Sunday's 110-107 loss to Iowa.
Gilyard was held scoreless in the Hustle's last game, but he had his best scoring performance of the regular season Sunday to post his first double-double of the year. Despite his inconsistent scoring, he's now posted double-digit assists in four consecutive games.
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Jacob Gilyard: Dishes out 10 dimes
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Gilyard compiled six points (2-6 FG, 2-5 3Pt), 10 assists and two rebounds in 31 minutes during Sunday's 119-114 overtime win over the Legends.
Gilyard was held to a single-digit scoring total for the fourth time in the first five games of the regular season Sunday, but he's logged 10 assists in back-to-back matchups. The 24-year-old is averaging 6.2 points and 7.4 assists in 27.0 minutes per game to begin the regular season.
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Jacob Gilyard: Productive off bench
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Gilyard posted 11 points (4-7 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four assists, three rebounds and two steals in 23 minutes during Friday's 118-117 win over South Bay.
Gilyard was held scoreless during the Hustle's last game, but he led the team's bench players in scoring during Friday's narrow victory. It was also encouraging to see him log 20-plus minutes for a second consecutive game.
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Jacob Gilyard: Totals eight assists
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Gilyard recorded zero points (0-2 FG, 0-2 3Pt), four rebounds, eight assists and two steals in 28 minutes during Thursday's 122-103 win over South Bay.
Although Gilyard was unable to knock down either of his two field-goal attempts Thursday, he led the team in assists during the comfortable victory. Over 18 appearances during the G League Showcase, he averaged 9.0 points, 7.9 assists and 3.3 rebounds in 30.8 minutes per game.
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Jacob Gilyard: Dishes out 11 dimes
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Gilyard generated four points (1-8 FG, 1-8 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 11 assists and four rebounds in 36 minutes during Saturday's 104-96 loss to Birmingham.
Although Gilyard was inefficient from the floor Saturday, he led the team in assists during the narrow loss. He's now been held under 10 points in five of the last six games, but he's logged double-digit assists in two of those matchups.
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Jacob Gilyard: Posts double-double in victory
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Gilyard recorded 12 points (3-11 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 13 assists, five rebounds and three steals in 38 minutes during Saturday's 117-102 win over the Legends.
Gilyard was inefficient from the floor during Saturday's victory, but he managed to score in double figures while also leading the team in assists and steals. He's now posted two double-doubles over the last four games.
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Jacob Gilyard: Records triple-double in OT win
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Gilyard posted 19 points (9-18 FG, 0-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 11 assists, 10 rebounds and two steals during Friday's 117-116 overtime win over Austin.
Gilyard came within two points and a rebound of a double-double Wednesday against Texas, but he put things together Friday with his first triple-double of the season. He's averaging 10.2 points, 7.7 assists and 3.4 rebounds in 32.5 minutes per game this year.
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Jacob Gilyard: Nears double-double in win
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Gilyard logged eight points (3-7 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), nine assists, four rebounds and a steal during Wednesday's 120-113 overtime win over the Legends.
While Gilyard was unable to reach double figures in any category Wednesday, he came close to a double-double as the Hustle returned to the win column Wednesday. After posting double-digit scoring totals in his first four appearances this year, he's now been held under 10 points in four of the last five matchups.
