Posted: Tuesday July 8, 2008 7:18PM; Updated: Tuesday July 8, 2008 8:47PM Memphis acquired Mayo in a post-draft trade with the Wolves Mayo could immediately step in as the Grizzlies' starting shooting guard MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- First-round draft pick O.J. Mayo signed a multiyear contract with the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday. Memphis got the rights to Mayo, the No. 3 overall selection, in an eight-player trade just hours after the NBA draft ended. The Grizzlies also announced the signing of Darrell Arthur, the 27th selection in the draft. Mayo, a 6-foot-5, 200-pound guard, averaged 20.7 points, 3.3 assists and 1.6 steals a game as a freshman at USC. Arthur, a 6-9, 225-pound forward, was originally selected by New Orleans and then traded on draft night to Portland and Houston before ending up with the Grizzlies. He averaged...
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