According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Memphis Grizzlies have traded Ziaire Williams and a 2030 second-rounder for the Brooklyn Nets’ Mamadi Diakite.
Memphis did this deal after falling out of love with him minutes-wise. Plus, it cleared his $6.1 million salary for the upcoming season. That’s great when you know it keeps them $14 million under the first apron. Only $1.39 million of Diakite’s contract is guaranteed.
Williams is a former tenth-overall pick from the 2021 draft class. The 22-year-old small forward averaged eight points, three rebounds, and one assist in 51 appearances for Memphis.
Diakite is from the 2020 draft class. He’s 27 years old and has played in 55 games in his career. He’s averaging three points and two rebounds in nine minutes per game.