Mayo and Love Swap Places After the Draft

By HOWARD BECK

O.J. Mayo, who was one of the N.B.A. draft’s most intriguing figures Thursday night, became the pivotal player in a blockbuster trade hours after the draft concluded.

In an eight-player deal that was announced after 1 a.m. Eastern, Minnesota sent Mayo’s rights to Memphis in exchange for the veteran sharpshooter Mike Miller and the draft rights to forward Kevin Love.

The Grizzlies also received forward Antoine Walker and guards Marko Jaric and Greg Buckner. The Timberwolves also acquired forward Brian Cardinal and center Jason Collins.

While the transforming Timberwolves bolstered their lineup, the rebuilding Grizzlies only raised more questions.

Mayo and Love Swap Places After the Draft....