The Grizzlies have hired Boston's Chris Wallace as their general manager, ending a wide-ranging search to replace outgoing team president Jerry West. An announcement could come today.

Several Grizzly insiders confirmed the hire. Wallace had emerged as one of the frontrunners when Phoenix's David Griffin removed his name from consideration and stayed with the Suns.

Wallace, who served as GM with the Boston Celtics under executive director Danny Ainge, is expected to oversee the Grizzlies? day-to-day basketball operations. It is believed, though, that West will remain with the organization as a consultant once his contract expires June 30.