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Memphis Grizzlies opposed to buyout; want to trade Andre Iguodala

Andre Iguodala was a vital part of the Golden State Warriors' historic run

Andre Iguodala was expected to work towards a buyout with the Memphis Grizzlies before joining the Los Angeles Lakers, although ESPN's Tim MacMahon is reporting that the Grizzlies are looking to trade the former All-Star.

Filed to ESPN: The Grizzlies do not plan to give Andre Iguodala a buyout before the season and are actively exploring the trade market for the former Finals MVP, per league sources. Rockets, Mavs among teams with interest.

— Tim MacMahon (@espn_macmahon) July 4, 2019

Iguodala joined the Warriors back in 2013, and the veteran played a key role as the team won three titles and made five straight trips to the NBA Finals.

However, he was surprisingly traded to the Grizzlies on the first day of free agency as the Warriors desperately created the cap space necessary to complete a sign-and-trade for D'Angelo Russell.

The 35-year-old has been plagued by persistent injuries over the past 24 months, although he played well during the playoffs, averaging nearly 9.8 points per game while shooting just under 50% from the field.