Memphis Grizzlies President of Basketball Operations Jerry West announced today the team has waived forward Scott Padgett pursuant to a contract buyout.    

In seven games with Memphis, Padgett averaged 0.3 points, 1.3 rebounds and 4.7 minutes. He was acquired by Memphis from Houston in exchange for Jake Tsakalidis on Feb. 13 and in 31 total games, averaged 1.5 points, 1.7 rebounds and 7.5 minutes.  

In 448 career games, Padgett earned career averages of 4.2 points, 2.7 rebounds and 12.5 minutes per game.