Jazz Obtains Future First-Round Pick from Memphis

Utah Jazz general manager Kevin O’Connor announced today that the team has acquired a future first-round pick from the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for guard Ronnie Brewer. Following the trade, the Jazz roster now stands at 12 players.

“We would like to thank Ronnie for his contributions over these past three-plus seasons,” said general manager Kevin O’Connor. “We felt that this was the right move for the future of the Jazz organization at this time, and we wish Ronnie the best of luck in the future.”

Brewer (6-7, 236, Arkansas), appeared in 53 games (all starts) for the Jazz this season, averaging 9.5 points, 2.8 assists and 3.4 rebounds in 31.4 minutes per game. Originally selected by the Jazz in the first round (14th overall pick) of the 2006 NBA Draft, the former Arkansas Razorback averaged 10.5 points, 1.8 assists and 2.9 rebounds in 266 career games (223 starts) over his three-and-a-half seasons with the Jazz.