Darius Miles is a professional athlete in the NBA. He is currently playing for the Memphis Grizzlies. He was drafted in 2000 by the Los Angeles Clippers. He suffered a career threatening injury while with the Portland Trail Blazers.

On January 10, 2009, the Memphis Grizzlies signed Darius Miles to a 10 day contract. Previously in the week the Portland Trail Blazers sent out an e-mail threatening legal action if a team signed Miles with the intent to hurt the team's tax and salary cap position. If Miles plays in two more games this season, the Blazers will be required to pay Miles $18 million salary and the amount would count against the Blazers salary cap. By exceeding the salary cap the Blazers are required to pay hefty fines. The Grizzlies announced on January 30 that they had signed Miles for the rest of the season.ESPN.com: Miles signed for rest of season (January 30, 2009)

Darius LaVar Miles was born in Belleville, Illinois, on October 9, 1981. He attended East Saint Louis High School. In 2000, Miles decided to forgo college and declare himself eligible for the NBA draft. He was selected by the Los Angeles Clippers with the third pick in the draft.Basketball-Reference.com: Darius Miles

In his first season with the Clippers, Miles appeared in 81 games and averaged 9.4 points. In 2002, he was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers and in 2004 was traded again, this time to the Portland Trail Blazers. In 2006, Miles suffered what would ultimately be a career-ending knee injury; he worked hard to overcome it but was eventually released by the Blazers.NBA.com: Trail Blazers request waivers on forward Darius Miles. Miles finished his career with averages of 10.6 points, 5.2 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 27.7 minutes per game. NBA.com: Darius Miles

After attempting a brief comeback on October 20, 2008, the Boston Celtics waived Miles. A major reason for the team's decision to waive Miles was the fact that he was suspended for 10 games at the start of the NBA season due to a violation of the NBA's anti-drug program.ESPN.com: Facing 10 game suspension, Celtics F Miles waived He then signed with the Memphis Grizzlies in December of 2008, but was waived the following month.SI.com: Grizzlies waive Darius Miles

On January 9, 2009, the Portland Trail Blazers sent out a message to the other teams in the NBA. The message was a warning of legal action in the event that another team signed Miles with the intention of "adversely impacting the Portland Trail Blazers' salary cap and tax positions." If Miles plays two more games his contract worth $18 million dollars would count against the team's salary cap.ESPN.com: Blazers to clubs: Don't sign Miles (January 9, 2009)

• October 9, 1981: Born
• 2000: Drafted by Los Angeles Clippers
• 2002: Traded to Cleveland Cavaliers
• 2004: Traded to Portland Trail Blazers
• 2008: Signed and released by Boston Celtics