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Duke Basketball Product Lands Another 10-Day Contract

Duke basketball's Matthew Hurt is back on the Grizzlies roster, but again, it's only temporary.

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In late January, former Duke basketball bucket-getter Matthew Hurt inked a 10-day contract with the Memphis Grizzlies and saw his first NBA action since going undrafted in 2021 following his two years with the Blue Devils. The 6-foot-9, 235-pound forward responded with 10 points in 23 minutes on the floor.

He played two more times across his five-game stint on the Memphis bench, adding another seven points to his career total in the NBA.

And this week, the 23-year-old Hurt, currently the fourth-leading scorer in the G League with his 24.1 points per game for the Memphis Hustle, got another call-up. Again, it's a 10-day deal.

According to the following congratulatory post, he accounts for two of the NBA's 52 call-ups from the G League this season:

On Monday night, he received five minutes off the bench late in the Grizzlies' 111-86 home loss to the Brooklyn Nets (Brooklyn's NBA Blue Devil, rookie forward Dariq Whitehead, underwent season-ending shin surgery in January). Hurt grabbed two rebounds but didn't tally a single attempt from the field or charity stripe.

Memphis' other former two-year Duke basketball talent, 27-year-old sharpshooting guard Luke Kennard, finished with 11 points, two rebounds, and a steal while shooting 2-for-3 from downtown across his 24 minutes as a starter.

The injury-riddled Grizzlies (20-38), all but eliminated from playoff contention, now travel to face the Western Conference-leading Minnesota Timberwolves (40-17) at 8 p.m. ET Wednesday. Minnesota recently assigned its Duke pro, 22-year-old forward Wendell Moore Jr., to its G League affiliate, the Iowa Wolves.

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Matt Giles is the editor and publisher of Duke Blue Devils on SI, North Carolina Tar Heels on SI, and NC State Wolfpack on SI, making him a key source for comprehensive coverage of these storied college basketball programs. Since joining SI in 2022, Matt has been dedicated to providing in-depth analysis, breaking news, and exclusive content on all three teams. He covers everything from game previews and recaps to player profiles and recruiting updates. Matt's expert knowledge of these teams has made his work a go-to resource for fans and followers of Duke, NC State, and UNC. As publisher, he shapes the editorial direction, ensuring that the most relevant and timely information reaches his audience.

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