The Grizzlies will reportedly be without center Darko Milicic for four to six weeks as he recovers from a broken knuckle on his right ring finger.

Milicic sustained the injury after scoring a season-high 14 points against the Pacers on Friday night.

"[Hakim [Warrick's] got to step up. Marc Gasol's got to step up. Darrell Arthur, another rookie, has got to step up," Coach Marc Iavaroni said. "We're back to starting three youngsters a lot. It'll be one of those things where we'll have to really galvanize. Everybody has to go through it."

Rookie O.J. Mayo, who plays on one of the NBA's youngest teams in Memphis, recently admitted that the young guys learn more from their opponents than their teammates.

"It's a little hard because we're all extremely young. This is a rough league for a young team," Mayo said. "We might be learning more from the opponent instead of learning from each other. But at the same time it's good because we're growing together. I feel like if we can stay together for these next two or three years, we're going to be a special team in the league."

The Grizzlies have seven players that are 23 or younger.

The Memphis Grizzlies have recalled center Hamed Haddadi from the Dakota Wizards of the NBA Development League, Grizzlies General Manager and Vice President of Basketball Operations Chris Wallace announced today.

Haddadi posted 6.0 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 1.55 blocks in 17.7 minutes in 11 games (seven starts) with the Wizards.  Memphis assigned the 7-2, 280-pound center to the Wizards on Nov. 24.

The Houston Rockets traded guard Steve Francis to the Memphis Grizzlies. The Rockets included their 2009 second round draft choice with Francis.

In exchange, the Rockets receive a trade exception worth roughly $2.6 million and a conditional 2011 second round pick from Memphis.

The Grizzlies, then located in Vancouver, selected Francis with the second overall pick in the 1999 draft. Francis refused to play for the Grizzlies and was quickly traded to Houston.

Phil Jackson was asked on Monday whether or not he considered the Lakers' trade with the Grizzlies last season that netted Pau Gasol a donation, he responded with some controversial comments regarding Shaquille O'Neal.

"We understand it. Remember, we got rid of Shaq a few years ago, and they won a championship [in Miami]," Jackson said. "You have to give up talent to do things that straighten the organization out, to restructure the talent pool."

Forward Antoine Walker reportedly received roughly 95 percent of his $9.3 million salary when the Grizzlies bought out his contract on Thursday.

"Antoine Walker was a true professional during his time in Memphis," said Griz GM Chris Wallace. "We wish him all the best in his effort to find another team where he can receive more playing time."

The Memphis Grizzlies waived forward Antoine Walker, club General Manager and Vice President of Basketball Operations Chris Wallace announced today.

The 6-9, 245-pound forward did not appear in a game with the Grizzlies this season after he was acquired from the Minnesota Timberwolves on June 26, 2008 along with the draft rights to guard O.J. Mayo and guards Greg Buckner and Marko Jaric in exchange for the draft rights to forward Kevin Love, swingman Mike Miller, forward Brian Cardinal and center Jason Collins.

?Antoine Walker was a true professional during his time in Memphis,? said Wallace. ?We wish him all the best in his effort to find another team where he can receive more playing time.?

The Grizzlies are expected to buyout the contract of disgruntled forward Antoine Walker soon, but the Celtics aren't interested.

An NBA source said on Monday that a buyout is very close in Memphis, where Walker has yet to play a single game this season.

"I'm hoping to get a buyout," said Walker. "Then maybe I can go and talk to a few teams and hopefully, move on to a better situation."

Memphis forward Antoine Walker expects to receive a buyout from the team on Monday and is looking for a new club.

Walker hasn't appeared in a game for the Grizzlies, who acquired him in a Draft Night deal involving rookies O.J. Mayo and Kevin Love.

"Hopefully, with this buyout, the opportunity is going to be there for me," Walker said Sunday. "Maybe I can go and talk to a few teams and hopefully move on to a better situation very soon."

The Hornets, Grizzlies, Spurs and Lakers were all victorious on Sunday night. For details on how each team win, and who starred, scroll below.

- New Orleans 99, Toronto 91

Team FIC Differential: Hornets +14.2, Raptors-14.2

The Hornets (13-7) used a strong second quarter to defeat the Raptors (10-13) on Sunday. David West had 29 points and 9 rebounds; Chris Paul tallied 12 points and 12 assists; and James Posey added 20 points and 10 boards in the win. New Orleans outrebounded Toronto by three and hit twelve three-pointers. Chris Bosh had 25 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists; Jose Calderon posted 22 points and 7 dimes; and Jermaine O?Neal contributed 19 points and 7 boards in the loss.

Game FIC Scores

Jose Calderon, Toronto ? 22.1

David West, New Orleans ? 20.6

Chris Bosh, Toronto ? 19.1

Chris Paul, New Orleans ? 15.8

- Memphis 102, Miami 86

Team FIC Differential: Grizzlies +26.8, Heat ? 26.8

The Grizzlies (9-15) outscored the Heat (12-11) by fifteen in the third quarter en route to their fourth consecutive victory. O.J. Mayo led with 28 points and 5 rebounds; Rudy Gay scored 18 points; and Marc Gasol added 7 points and 7 boards. Memphis limited Miami to 36% shooting and attempted thirteen more foul shots. Dwyane Wade had 17 points and 5 assists; Joel Anthony tallied 12 points and 13 rebounds; and Michael Beasley added 20 points and 8 boards despite flu-like symptoms.

Game FIC Scores

Joel Anthony, Miami ? 23.0

O.J. Mayo, Memphis ? 21.8

Marc Gasol, Memphis 13.4

Michael Beasley, Miami ? 9.8

- San Antonio 109, Oklahoma City 104

Team FIC Differential: Spurs +12.1, Thunder -12.1

The Spurs (15-8) held off a furious charge by the Thunder (2-23) in the fourth quarter to move seven games over .500. Tony Parker had 22 points and 7 assists; Tim Duncan posted 20 points and 12 rebounds; and Matt Bonner added 17 points and 8 boards in the win. Both teams shot 51%, but San Antonio attempted thirteen more foul shots. Jeff Green scored 33 points; Kevin Durant tallied 28 points and 13 rebounds; and Nick Collison added 10 points and 8 boards in defeat.

Game FIC Scores

Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City ? 23.9

Jeff Green, Oklahoma City ? 19.8

Tim Duncan, San Antonio ? 19.3

Matt Bonner, San Antonio ? 15.5

- L.A. Lakers 98, Minnesota 86

Team FIC Differential: Lakers +22.9, Timberwolves -22.9

The Lakers (20-3) outscored the Timberwolves (4-19) in every quarter on their way to a somewhat comfortable win. Kobe Bryant scored 26 points; Pau Gasol had 18 points and 11 rebounds; and Trevor Ariza added 14 points and 5 boards off the bench. Minnesota shot just 36% but outrebounded Los Angeles by seven. Al Jefferson led with 20 points and 13 rebounds; Craig Smith tallied 18 points and 8 boards; and Mike Miller added 11 points and 9 boards in the loss.

Game FIC Scores

Pau Gasol, L.A. Lakers ? 25.0

Craig Smith, Minnesota ? 16.3

Al Jefferson, Minnesota ? 15.0

Andrew Bynum, L.A. Lakers ? 14.5

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