Grizzlies signing Killian Tillie, waiving Sam Merrill

Adrian Wojnarowski: The Memphis Grizzlies are signing two-way forward Killian Tillie to a new two-year, $4 million deal, sources tell ESPN. Tillie, a second-year player out of Gonzaga, has taken on a more prominent role lately with several teammates in protocols.
Source: Twitter @wojespn

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
Killian Tillie is a good fit. 6-10 guy who can play three positions. I’ve been surprised at the way he moves defensively, too. Solid fit for the future.
Story: commercialappeal.com/story/sports/n… – 7:38 PM Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
The Grizzlies have announced they have signed Killian Tillie to a two-year contract after waiving Sam Merrill, also ink Tyrell Terry to two-way deal https://t.co/oJYOwFSyhQ pic.twitter.com/hoRRCf4IxM – 7:33 PM Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Memphis Grizzlies transaction sequence:
-waive Sam Merrill
-sign Killian Tillie to standard deal to replace Merrill
-sign Tyrell Terry to Two-Way to replace Tillie – 7:14 PM JD Shaw @JShawNBA
The Grizzlies have signed Killian Tillie to a multi-year contract, the team confirms. Guard Sam Merrill was also waived. – 6:57 PM Memphis Grizzlies PR @GrizzliesPR
The @Memphis Grizzlies today announced the team signed Killian Tillie to a multi-year contract. In a related move, the Grizzlies waived Sam Merrill. pic.twitter.com/oRwIxGxME8 – 6:56 PM Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
The Memphis Grizzlies are signing two-way forward Killian Tillie to a new two-year, $4 million deal, sources tell ESPN. Tillie, a second-year player out of Gonzaga, has taken on a more prominent role lately with several teammates in protocols. – 6:51 PM Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
I’m loving the Killian Tillie minutes. He’s that dude. – 9:06 PM Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
Killian Tillie Defensive Player of the Year votes are going to be wild. – 8:30 PM Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Grizzlies have five players out due to COVID protocols – Dillon Brooks, Jarret Culver, John Konchar, De’Anthony Melton, Xavier Tillman Sr.
Two others are sidelined with injuries: Sam Merrill (ankle) and Ziaire Williams (ankle).
Santi Aldama (ankle) is questionable. – 6:42 PM

More on this storyline

Adrian Wojnarowski: Tillie will move into roster spot for guard Sam Merrill, who’s undergoing a left ankle clean-up procedure that’s expected to sideline him 3-4 months, per sources. Grizzlies will waive Merrill with an ongoing roster crunch, but they’re fond of him and he’ll stay on their radar. -via Twitter @wojespn / January 1, 2022