Jan 19, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Ed Davis (21) wears a protective face mask against the Phoenix Suns at US Airways Center. The Suns defeated the Lakers 115-100. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Former Memphis Grizzlies’ big man Ed Davis reportedly “rejected a multi-year contract offer” from the organization and signed a new contract elsewhere.

Ed Davis, now of the Los Angeles Lakers, had spent two seasons with the Memphis Grizzlies. He was a raw talent, but he had–and still has–a good amount of upside. He is thin and very athletic and can play the power forward position along with some center minutes against less-bulky opponents. A little muscle could make Davis into an intriguing frontcourt player.

Jan 2, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Ed Davis (left) attempts to grab the rebound in front of Memphis Grizzlies forward Jon Leuer (30) during the first quarter at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports

It was reported by RealGM.com today that this past offseason, it was Ed Davis whom rejected the Grizzlies’ offer and not the other way around. It was an uncertain situation whether the franchise wanted to bring Davis back and if they would even offer him more than a veteran’s minimum contract being as they did not have much room in salary cap space to ink him to a new contract.

Today’s news from RealGM can be found directly below.

Ed Davis turned down a multi-year offer from the Memphis Grizzlies last offseason and ended up signing with the Los Angeles Lakers on a minimum deal. Davis fired his agent and is preparing for free agency again after having a productive season with the Lakers. The market for power forwards who don’t shoot three-pointers or protect the rim has diminished in recent seasons.

However, it is all history now. Ed Davis is currently averaging 8.2 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks with an astounding 61.2 field goal percentage and a solid Player Efficiency Rating of 20.18 with the L.A. Lakers–his best NBA season yet. He has earned 24 starts with his new team, too.

Perhaps this was a rare instance in which both parties involved benefitted from a split. Either way, though, the Memphis Grizzlies only care about one thing right now–and that is to reach the 2015 NBA Finals.

Go Grizz!