Western Conference Contender Makes $11M NBA Free Agency Move

One Western Conference contender has added an elite roleplayer.

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The Memphis Grizzlies haven't made a plethora of moves this offseason, but the team just reportedly re-signed one of the best roleplayers on the free-agent market.

According to a report from Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the Memphis Grizzlies have re-signed free agent Luke Kennard to a one-year, $11 million contract to stay with the Grizzlies. Last season with the Grizzlies, Luke Kennard averaged 11.0 points, 3.5 assists, and 2.9 rebounds on 45/45/89 shooting from the field.

ESPN Sources: Free agent G Luke Kennard 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. pic.twitter.com/zxXVUPwYbB

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 31, 2024

It's worth noting that Luke Kennard only played 39 games with the Grizzlies last season and only 24 games during the 2022-23 NBA season. Health has been a big issue for Kennard, but he's still arguably the greatest three-point shooter in the NBA.

Last season, the Memphis Grizzlies failed to make the play-in tournament with a regular season record of 27-55. The team suffered more injuries than any other team in the NBA and set a new record for most lineups used throughout the season. While 27 wins seems like a low number, it's actually impressive considering just how battered the Grizzlies were.

As the Grizzlies enter next season with a healthy Ja Morant, Marcus Smart, Desmond Bane, Jaren Jackson, and Zach Edey, they're hoping to be a top contender in the Western Conference. Many won't talk about the Grizzlies in the same way they do about the Dallas Mavericks or Oklahoma City Thunder, but Memphis will be a contender.

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