Follow usThe Brooklyn Nets have acquired forward Ziaire Williams and a second-round pick in the 2030 NBA Draft from the Memphis Grizzlies, the teams announced on Friday. In exchange, the Grizzlies received forward Mamadi Diakite and the draft rights to Serbian wing Nemanja Dangubic, the 54th overall pick in the 2014 NBA Draft.
Welcome to Brooklyn, Ziaire Williams! pic.twitter.com/9VUvAGsL5Y
— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) July 19, 2024
Diakite was initially traded to the Nets on July 6 as part of the deal that sent forward Mikal Bridges to the New York Knicks. The 2030 second-round pick is via the Dallas Mavericks.
Williams, 22, averaged 8.2 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 1.5 assists in 51 games (15 starts) last season. Since being selected with the 10th overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft out of Stanford, he has contributed 7.5 points, 2.6 boards, and 1.2 assists in 150 career games (50 starts).
Diakite, 27, averaged 2.0 points in six games off the bench last season, split between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks. He has played for five teams since entering the NBA during the 2020-21 campaign.
The Grizzlies are reportedly working towards re-signing guard Luke Kennard to complete their roster for the upcoming season.
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