4 Grizzlies who could be next on the chopping block after Steven Adams trade

1. Luke Kennard

One of the best deep-ball shooters the game currently has to offer, any team that is willing to take on a rather lofty contract and that is looking for improved perimeter scoring is bound to dial up the Grizzlies to inquire about the likes of Luke Kennard.

A true offensive difference-maker when healthy, the 27-year-old has established himself as an incredibly reliable backcourt contributor since being selected 12 overall back in 2017 and has excelled in both starting and reserve roles.

His tenure thus far in Memphis has been no exception.

Through 45 total games played, Kennard is posting impressive averages of 11.0 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.7 assists, and half a steal while shooting a lights-out 48.0 percent from the floor and 48.7 percent from beyond the arc.

On top of this, he also has registered a +2.0 offensive plus-minus and an elite 133 offensive rating throughout his soon-to-be one-year stint with the Grizzlies.

Of course, as noted earlier, while his services would come in handy for a plethora of teams, his lofty $29.5 million combined salary between this season and next makes it a bit more challenging for a franchise to commit to trading for him.

That said, for contenders with extra salary space such as the Sacramento Kings, the price hit could prove to be well worth it in the end.