Memphis Grizzlies
Trade deadline candidate: Ziaire Williams
Heading into the 2023-24 NBA season, Ziaire Williams is probably a name that many Memphis Grizzlies are hoping has a breakout campaign. However, especially considering the step back he took during his sophomore campaign, there’s no guarantee that will happen. If Williams doesn’t take the next step in his progression and that becomes very much evident after training camp and early on into the season, would it be that surprising if Memphis explore trading him before the deadline?
I don’t believe it would be that surprising at all. With the amount of young talent that the Grizzlies already have on its roster, and considering this is a team that is ready to win now, I’m not sure how much patience this front office will have for a player that may need another 2-3 years of development before production appears.
Williams may still be a good and quality asset to have on the roster. However, he may be better served on a different team that could give him more minutes and more of an opportunity to blossom.