Hassan Whiteside was waived by the Grizzlies on Thursday, 3 Shades of Blue reports.

Whiteside was waived by the Grizzlies on Thursday, 3 Shades of Blue reports.

Analysis:

Whiteside was added as insurance Wednesday with the team down their two backup centers. It appears the the Grizzlies feel Kosta Koufos will be able to return for their next game Saturday, as they have now gotten rid of their temporary replacement.