The Memphis Grizzlies announced on Friday that they had waived centre Gorgui Dieng.

The 31-year-old Dieng was in his second season with the team.

A native of Kebemer, Senegal, Dieng appeared in 22 games for the Grizzlies this season, averaging 7.9 points on .519 shooting, 4.5 boards and 1.3 assists over 16.9 minutes a night.

Originally taken with the 21st overall selection of the 2013 NBA Draft out of Louisville by the Utah Jazz, Dieng spent the first six-plus seasons of his career with the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Dieng won an NCAA title with the Cardinals in 2013.