3 Grizzlies who benefit most from Ziaire Williams trade to Nets

Memphis Grizzlies Player No. 3) Luke Kennard

Of all those mentioned on this list, the player who could find himself benefiting the most from the Ziaire Williams trade to the Nets is without question Luke Kennard.

The sharpshooting veteran has resided on the free agent market ever since the Grizzlies turned down the fourth and final year of his contract in 2024-25 late last month.

Despite being a player who virtually any contending team could use, as he's a proven veteran who has the pedigree of being quite literally one of the greatest three-point shooters in NBA history, he has not been publicly courted by any prospective buyers due to the reports that both he and Memphis have a mutual interest in reuniting on a long-term deal that benefits both parties.

For Kennard, the hope is to land a contract that matches his value and provides him with more financial security while, for the Grizzlies, they have been trying to find a way to make the money work in such a manner that they won't end up pushing themselves into the dreaded luxury tax.

With Williams' move to Brooklyn, it appears they have opened up the best path forward to coming to terms on a new deal.

Had Zach Kleiman and co. kept their roster intact this summer, the franchise was on pace to be about $7 million over the luxury tax heading into next season.

Now, after parting ways with Williams, the Grizzlies have moved $6.1 million in guaranteed salary along with him, thus creating more salary cap flexibility to bring back the sniper two-guard.

A vital piece to this Grizzlies core since arriving back in February of 2023, with this move, it seems more likely than ever that Kennard will find himself repping the navy, blue, and gold threads once again in 2024-25 and beyond.