For the second straight season, the Nuggets let a big man signed to a two-way contract go, only to see that player latch on with the Grizzlies. Last year, the player in question was Jay Huff. Denver had Huff on a two-way deal in 2022-23, but let him go at the end of the season.
Huff signed on a two-way with Memphis and became a key part of their rotation last season as a stretch-big, averaging 7 points and 2 boards a night, appearing in 64 games. He ended up getting his contract converted to a regular deal and was recently traded to the Pacers for two 2nd-round picks.