Damon Stoudamire will be in contract tonight as the Grizzlies take on the Washington Wizards, but according to the Associated Press he will not play.

Stoudamire has missed the last 12 games as he waits for a buyout from Memphis, and the 13 year old veteran hopes to soon be free to sign with the team of his choice.

When asked if there were any updates 90 minutes before tip off, Stoudamire replied "not as of this hour. I haven't heard anything. It's still the same".

Stoudamire is owed $4.6 million for next season -- a figure that would be cut in half if he plays in fewer than 55 games or averages less than 20 minutes a game this season.

"I want it done as soon as possible," Stoudamire said. "But, you've got to be patient. You've got to wait."