The Memphis Grizzlies have waived Sean McDermott in order to complete their trade with the Minnesota Timberwolves of Patrick Beverley for Jarrett Culver and Juancho Hernangomez.
McDermott (6-6, 195) appeared in 18 games off the bench for the Grizzlies as a rookie last season and averaged 2.2 points and 1.1 rebounds in 8.8 minutes. Undrafted in the 2020 NBA Draft out of Butler University, the 24-year-old native of Anderson, Ind., also competed in six games for the NBA G League’s Memphis Hustle.