Grizzlies include Taj Gibson to finalize trade for Jordan Hawkins

The Grizzlies completed a transaction to acquire Jordan Hawkins by including Taj Gibson in the deal. AJ Johnson fell short of a straight salary match for the exchange, necessitating the inclusion of Gibson to avoid utilizing the team's $29 million trade exception. Gibson, who carries a non-guaranteed salary of $3.8 million, will receive a guarantee increase to at least $149,000 to facilitate the requirements of the trade. The move allows the Grizzlies to preserve their trade exception, which the team intends to use for absorbing Micah Peavy. The transaction follows the expiration of trade aggregation restrictions for players traded earlier this summer. The front office continues to manage its roster flexibility as the season approaches.

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