Luke Kennard re-signs with Grizzlies
Adrian Wojnarowski: ESPN Sources: Free agent G Luke Kennard’s has agreed on a new one-year, $11 million contract to stay with the Memphis Grizzlies. Kennard’s a career 44 percent 3-point shooter and a key floor spacer for the Western contender.
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Michael Scotto: The Memphis Grizzlies are re-signing Luke Kennard, league sources told @hoopshype. -via Twitter @MikeAScotto / July 31, 2024
Michael Scotto: The Memphis Grizzlies are essentially trading Ziaire Williams, the 10th pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, as a salary dump to clear more cap space to remain below the luxury tax and re-sign Luke Kennard. Brooklyn Nets take a flyer on a former lottery pick and get a second-round pick. -via Twitter @MikeAScotto / July 19, 2024
That thought aligns with the idea the team could be discussing ways to trade forward Ziaire Williams, as previously reported by The Athletic. That flexibility also helps the Grizzlies stay below the luxury tax and first apron in the case another minor move for roster depth is made. Signing Kennard would give the Grizzlies 15 players on their standard roster. If that’s the next move Memphis makes, don’t expect it to be the final one. -via Memphis Commercial Appeal / July 17, 2024