The Miami Heat traded guard Mario Chalmers and forward James Ennis to the Memphis Grizzlies on in exchange for guard Beno Udrih and forward Jarnell Stokes.
Chalmers is in the final year of his contract and not part of the Heat's future plans. The Grizzlies hope the 29-year-old veteran can serve as a capable backup to point guard Mike Conley.
In his eighth NBA season, Chalmers has career averages of 8.8 points and 3.8 assists per game in 525 games. He ranks second in team history in steals, third in assists, fourth in games played and fourth in 3-pointers made.
Meanwhile, the Heat suspended Gerald Green for two games because of conduct detrimental to the team.
Green began serving the suspension immediately, missing their home game against the Los Angeles Lakers. He'll also miss their game against the Utah Jazz.
The conduct that led to the suspension has not been specified. Green was briefly hospitalized last week and had not rejoined the team. No charges have been filed against Green.
Pelicans sign Fredette
The injury-ravaged New Orleans Pelicans signed guard Jimmer Fredette.
The Pelicans received an injury hardship exception from the NBA to add a 16th player to their roster. According to reports, Fredette's contract is not guaranteed.
Fredette, the 10th overall pick in the 2011 NBA Draft by the Sacramento Kings, has bounced around the league to four teams in four seasons. He was waived in October by the San Antonio Spurs. In 229 career NBA games, Fredette has averaged 6.1 points.
