The Memphis Grizzlies have agreed to trade Ziaire Williams and a 2030 second round pick originating from the Dallas Mavericks to the Brooklyn Nets for Mamadi Diakite. Williams was the 10th overall pick in the 2021 NBA draft out of Stanford and appeared in 51 games last season with the Grizzlies, averaging 8.2 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 20.3 minutes. Williams is represented by Aaron Mintz.
Williams fell behind GG Jackson II and Vince Williams II on the depth chart for the Grizzlies. By clearing Williams’ $6.1 million salary for the 24-25 season, the Grizzlies move $10 million the luxury tax and $14 million below the first apron. Diakite is on a $2.3 million salary, but only $1.39 million is guaranteed.
The Nets will hope Williams can become a second draft success story as they take on his salary before his restricted free agency in 2025.
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July 19, 2024 | 2:30 pm
