ZACH KLEIMAN

Logo of the Memphis GrizzliesMemphis Grizzlies

General Manager

Staff History

TEAMPOSITIONDATE SPANAGE SPANDURATION
Logo of the Memphis GrizzliesMemphis GrizzliesGeneral Manager (Head Executive)Apr 12, 2019 - Present5 Years, 7 Months, 26 Days

Head Executive Player History

SIGNINGS TooltipSIGNINGS VALUE TooltipDRAFTED TooltipTRADES Tooltip
105$1,138,369,0941324
DATETRADE DETAILS
Jul 19, 2024
Brooklyn Nets Acquire:
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Ziaire Williams · $6,133,005
2030 2nd round pick (DAL)
Trade Exceptions Generated:
Mamadi Diakite · $1,392,150
Cap Hit Sum: $6,133,005
Cap Hit Change: +$3,859,753 (169.8%)
Trade
Memphis Grizzlies Acquire:
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Mamadi Diakite · $2,273,252
Nemanja Dangubić · $0 (Signing Rights)
Trade Exceptions Generated:
Ziaire Williams · $6,133,005
Cap Hit Sum: $2,273,252
Cap Hit Change: -$3,859,753 (-62.9%)
Feb 8, 2024
Brooklyn Nets Acquire:
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From PHX:
Keita Bates-Diop · $2,346,614
Jordan Goodwin · $1,927,896
2026 2nd round pick (ORL) [Swap Option]*
From MEM:
2028 2nd round pick (MEM)
2029 2nd round pick (MEM)
*Swap Option Details: Least favorable of following 2026 2nd round picks: Magic, Pistons, Bucks
*Swap Option Result: Pending
Trade Exceptions Generated:
Royce O'Neale · $9,500,000
Cap Hit Sum: $4,274,510
Cap Hit Change: -$5,225,490 (-55%)
Trade
Memphis Grizzlies Acquire:
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From PHX:
Yuta Watanabe · $2,346,614
Chimezie Metu · $2,019,706
2026 1st round pick (PHX) [Swap Option]*
*Swap Option Details: Memphis can swap for the least favorable of the following 1st round picks: Suns, Wizards or Magic
*Swap Option Result: Pending
Trade Exceptions Generated:
David Roddy · $2,718,240
Cap Hit Sum: $4,366,320
Cap Hit Change: +$1,648,080 (60.6%)
Trade
Phoenix Suns Acquire:
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From BKN:
Royce O'Neale · $9,500,000
From MEM:
David Roddy · $2,718,240
Cap Hit Sum: $12,218,240
Cap Hit Change: +$3,577,410 (41.4%)
Feb 7, 2024
Boston Celtics Acquire:
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Xavier Tillman Sr. · $1,930,681
Trade Exceptions Generated:
Lamar Stevens · $89,025
Cap Hit Sum: $1,930,681
Cap Hit Change: -$89,025 (-4.4%)
Trade
Memphis Grizzlies Acquire:
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Lamar Stevens · $2,019,706
2027 2nd round pick (ATL)
2030 2nd round pick (DAL)
Trade Exceptions Generated:
Xavier Tillman Sr. · $1,930,681
Cap Hit Sum: $2,019,706
Cap Hit Change: +$89,025 (4.6%)
Feb 1, 2024
Houston Rockets Acquire:
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Steven Adams · $12,600,000
Cap Hit Sum: $12,600,000
Cap Hit Change: +$3,150,000 (33.3%)
Trade
Memphis Grizzlies Acquire:
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Victor Oladipo · $9,450,000
2024 2nd round pick (BKN - #39 - Jaylen Wells) [Conditional]*
2024 2nd round pick (OKC - #57 - Ulrich Chomche)
2025 2nd round pick (HOU) [Conditional]**
*Conditions: The more favorable pick of GSW (if 31-55) or BKN (if 31-54)

Result: MEM receives BKN 2nd round pick
*Conditional Result: Resolved
**Conditions: The more favorable pick of HOU or OKC
**Conditional Result: Pending
Trade Exceptions Generated:
Steven Adams · $12,600,000
Cap Hit Sum: $9,450,000
Cap Hit Change: -$3,150,000 (-25%)
Jul 11, 2023
Memphis Grizzlies Acquire:
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Isaiah Todd · $1,836,096
2024 1st round pick (MEM - #9 - Zach Edey) [Swap Option]*
2030 1st round pick (PHX) [Swap Option]**
*Swap Option Details: MEM's option to swap with lower pick of PHX or WAS
*Swap Option Result: Not Swapped
**Swap Option Details: MEM's option to swap with lower pick of PHX or WAS
**Swap Option Result: Pending
Cap Hit Sum: $1,836,096
Cap Hit Change: +$1,836,096
Trade
Phoenix Suns Acquire:
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2025 2nd round pick (NOP)
2028 2nd round pick (MEM)
2029 2nd round pick (MEM)
Trade Exceptions Generated:
Isaiah Todd · $1,836,096
Cap Hit Sum: $0
Cap Hit Change: -$1,836,096 (-100%)
Five-Way Trade
Jul 8, 2023
Atlanta Hawks Acquire:
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From HOU:
Usman Garuba · $2,588,400
TyTy Washington Jr · $2,320,440
2025 2nd round pick (MIN)
2028 2nd round pick (HOU)
From OKC:
Cash: $1,100,000
Cap Hit Sum: $4,908,840
Cap Hit Change: +$4,908,840
Trade
Houston Rockets Acquire:
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From MEM:
Dillon Brooks · $21,621,622
From ATL:
Alpha Kaba · $0 (Signing Rights)
From LAC:
2026 2nd round pick (BOS) [Conditional]*
2027 2nd round pick (MEM)
*Conditions: HOU will receive the i) lower pick of LAC choice and then the ii) highest pick of BOS, IND, and MIA
*Conditional Result: Pending
Cap Hit Sum: $21,621,622
Cap Hit Change: +$5,493,951 (34.1%)
Trade
LA Clippers Acquire:
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From HOU:
Kenyon Martin Jr. · $1,930,681
Cap Hit Sum: $1,930,681
Cap Hit Change: +$1,930,681
TradeTrade
Memphis Grizzlies Acquire:
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From HOU:
Josh Christopher · $2,485,200
From LAC:
Vanja Marinkovic · $0 (Signing Rights)
Trade Exceptions Generated:
Dillon Brooks · $9,328,636
Cap Hit Sum: $2,485,200
Cap Hit Change: -$19,136,422 (-88.5%)
Trade
Oklahoma City Thunder Acquire:
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From HOU:
Patty Mills · $6,802,950
2024 2nd round pick (HOU - #42 - K. J. Simpson)
2029 2nd round pick (HOU)
2030 2nd round pick (HOU)
Cap Hit Sum: $6,802,950
Cap Hit Change: +$6,802,950
Jun 23, 2023
Boston Celtics Acquire:
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From WAS:
Kristaps Porzingis · $33,833,400
From MEM:
Marcus Sasser · $0 (Signing Rights)
2024 1st round pick (GSW - #14 - Carlton Carrington) [Protected]*
*Protected Details: BOS receives a protected 2024 1st round pick from MEM (originally GSW), details are below:

2024: 1-4 (DID transfer)
2025: 1-1 (Voided)
2026: Unprotected (Voided)
*Protected Result: Unprotected
Cap Hit Sum: $33,833,400
Cap Hit Change: +$6,647,258 (24.5%)
Trade
Memphis Grizzlies Acquire:
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From BOS:
Marcus Smart · $17,207,142
Cap Hit Sum: $17,207,142
Cap Hit Change: +$2,207,142 (14.7%)
Trade
Washington Wizards Acquire:
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From MEM:
Tyus Jones · $15,000,000
From BOS:
Danilo Gallinari · $6,479,000
Mike Muscala · $3,500,000
Julian Phillips · $0 (Signing Rights)
Trade Exceptions Generated:
Kristaps Porzingis · $12,354,400
Cap Hit Sum: $24,979,000
Cap Hit Change: -$8,854,400 (-26.2%)
Feb 9, 2023
Houston Rockets Acquire:
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From LAC:
John Wall · $6,479,000
2023 1st round pick (LAC - #20 - Cam Whitmore) [Protected] [Swap Option]*
From MEM:
Danny Green · $0 (Signing Rights)
*Protected Details: HOU receives a protected 2023 1st round pick from LAC, details are below:
2023: 1-6
Result: LAC was not in 1-6 (Pick swapped)
*Swap Option Details: HOU's option to swap 2023 1st round pick (MIL) with the lesser of either LAC or OKC's 1st round pick
Result: HOU swapped MIL 2023 1st round pick for LAC 2023 1st round pick
*Swap Option Result: Pending
*Protected Result: Pending
Trade Exceptions Generated:
Eric Gordon · $3,089,360
Cap Hit Sum: $6,479,000
Cap Hit Change: -$13,089,360 (-66.9%)
Trade
LA Clippers Acquire:
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From HOU:
Eric Gordon · $19,568,360
From MEM:
2024 2nd round pick (TOR - #36 - Juan Núñez)
2024 2nd round pick (IND - #46 - Cameron Christie) [Conditional]*
2026 2nd round pick (BOS) [Swap Option]**
*Conditions: LAC receives either the 2024 2nd round pick from IND or the lower 2nd round pick of CLE or UTA.

Result: LAC receive IND 2nd round pick
*Conditional Result: Resolved
**Swap Option Details: MEM has the right to swap the highest 2026 2nd round pick of BOS, IND, or MIA for the LAC 2026 2nd round pick.
**Swap Option Result: Pending
Cap Hit Sum: $19,568,360
Cap Hit Change: -$1,326,185 (-6.3%)
Trade
Memphis Grizzlies Acquire:
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From LAC:
Luke Kennard · $14,415,545
Cap Hit Sum: $14,415,545
Cap Hit Change: +$14,415,545
Jun 24, 2022
Memphis Grizzlies Acquire:
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Danny Green · $10,000,000
David Roddy · $0 (Signing Rights)
Cap Hit Sum: $10,000,000
Cap Hit Change: +$1,194,024 (13.6%)
Trade
Philadelphia 76ers Acquire:
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De'Anthony Melton · $8,805,976
Cap Hit Sum: $8,805,976
Cap Hit Change: -$1,194,024 (-11.9%)
Jun 23, 2022
Memphis Grizzlies Acquire:
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Jake LaRavia · $0 (Signing Rights)
2023 2nd round pick (MIN - #45 - GG Jackson II)
Cap Hit Sum: $0
Cap Hit Change: +$0
Trade
Minnesota Timberwolves Acquire:
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Walker Kessler · $0 (Signing Rights)
TyTy Washington Jr · $0 (Signing Rights)
Cap Hit Sum: $0
Cap Hit Change: +$0
Jun 23, 2022
Memphis Grizzlies Acquire:
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Kennedy Chandler · $0 (Signing Rights)
Cap Hit Sum: $0
Cap Hit Change: +$0
Trade
San Antonio Spurs Acquire:
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2024 2nd round pick (LAL - #48 - Harrison Ingram)
Cash: $1,000,000
Cap Hit Sum: $0
Cap Hit Change: +$0
Sep 15, 2021
Boston Celtics Acquire:
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Juancho Hernangomez · $6,907,815
Cap Hit Sum: $6,907,815
Cap Hit Change: +$119,844 (1.8%)
Trade
Memphis Grizzlies Acquire:
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Kris Dunn · $5,005,350
Carsen Edwards · $1,782,621
2026 2nd round pick (BOS) [Swap Option]*
*Swap Option Details: MEM has the option to swap the higher 2026 2nd round picks from MIA, IND for BOS 2026 2nd round pick.
*Swap Option Result: Pending
Trade Exceptions Generated:
Cap Hit Sum: $6,787,971
Cap Hit Change: -$119,844 (-1.7%)
Sep 10, 2021
Los Angeles Lakers Acquire:
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Wang Zhelin · $0 (Signing Rights)
Trade Exceptions Generated:
Marc Gasol · $2,692,991
Cap Hit Sum: $0
Cap Hit Change: -$2,692,991 (-100%)
Trade
Memphis Grizzlies Acquire:
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Marc Gasol · $2,692,991
2024 2nd round pick (LAL - #48 - Harrison Ingram)
Cash: $250,000
Cap Hit Sum: $2,692,991
Cap Hit Change: +$2,692,991
Aug 25, 2021
Memphis Grizzlies Acquire:
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Juancho Hernangomez · $6,907,815
Jarrett Culver · $6,395,160
Cap Hit Sum: $13,302,975
Cap Hit Change: -$1,018,014 (-7.1%)
Trade
Minnesota Timberwolves Acquire:
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Patrick Beverley · $14,320,989
Cap Hit Sum: $14,320,989
Cap Hit Change: +$1,018,014 (7.7%)
Aug 16, 2021
LA Clippers Acquire:
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Eric Bledsoe · $18,125,000
Cap Hit Sum: $18,125,000
Cap Hit Change: -$5,963,970 (-24.8%)
Trade
Memphis Grizzlies Acquire:
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Patrick Beverley · $14,320,989
Rajon Rondo · $8,250,000
Daniel Oturu · $1,517,981
Cap Hit Sum: $24,088,970
Cap Hit Change: +$5,963,970 (32.9%)
Aug 7, 2021
Memphis Grizzlies Acquire:
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Sam Merrill · $0 (Signing Rights)
2024 2nd round pick (IND - #46 - Cameron Christie) [Conditional]*
2026 2nd round pick (IND) [Conditional]**
*Conditions: MEM receives either the 2024 2nd round pick from IND or the lower 2nd round pick of CLE or UTA

Result: MEM receives IND 2nd round pick
*Conditional Result: Resolved
**Conditions: MEM receives a 2026 2nd round pick from MIL that will be the higher pick from IND or MIA.
**Conditional Result: Pending
Cap Hit Sum: $0
Cap Hit Change: -$4,054,695 (-100%)
Trade
Milwaukee Bucks Acquire:
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Grayson Allen · $4,054,695
Cash Considerations
Cap Hit Sum: $4,054,695
Cap Hit Change: +$4,054,695
Aug 7, 2021
Charlotte Hornets Acquire:
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From NOP:
Wes Iwundu · $1,824,003
2022 1st round pick (NOP - #15 - Mark Williams) [Conditional] [Protected]*
Cash: $1
From MEM:
Tyler Harvey · $0 (Signing Rights)
*Conditions: If the pick is in the top 14, New Orleans will receive 2022 and 2024 2nd round picks
Result: 2022 1st round pick traded
*Protected Details: Top 14 protected
Cap Hit Sum: $1,824,003
Cap Hit Change: -$9,175,997 (-83.4%)
Trade
Memphis Grizzlies Acquire:
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From NOP:
Eric Bledsoe · $18,125,000
Steven Adams · $0 (Signing Rights)
Jared Butler · $0 (Signing Rights)
Ziaire Williams · $0 (Signing Rights)
2022 2nd round pick (CLE - #47 - Vince Williams Jr.)
2025 2nd round pick (NOP)
Originally MEM received a top 10 protected pick from NOP, but did not transfer. Instead they received a 2022 CLE 2nd round pick and 2025 NOP 2nd round pick.
Cap Hit Sum: $18,125,000
Cap Hit Change: +$4,125,000 (29.5%)
Trade
New Orleans Pelicans Acquire:
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From MEM:
Jonas Valanciunas · $14,000,000
Brandon Boston Jr. · $0 (Signing Rights)
Trey Murphy III · $0 (Signing Rights)
From CHA:
Devonte' Graham · $11,000,000
Cap Hit Sum: $25,000,000
Cap Hit Change: +$5,050,997 (25.3%)
Aug 7, 2021
Memphis Grizzlies Acquire:
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Santi Aldama · $0 (Signing Rights)
Cap Hit Sum: $0
Cap Hit Change: +$0
Trade
Utah Jazz Acquire:
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Jared Butler · $0 (Signing Rights)
2022 2nd round pick (MEM - #57 - Jabari Walker)
2026 2nd round pick (MEM) [Protected]*
*Protected Details: UTA received a protected 2nd round pick from MEM, see details below:
2026: 43-60 protected
*Protected Result: Pending
Cap Hit Sum: $0
Cap Hit Change: +$0
Nov 19, 2020
Memphis Grizzlies Acquire:
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Xavier Tillman Sr. · $0 (Signing Rights)
Cap Hit Sum: $0
Cap Hit Change: +$0
Trade
Sacramento Kings Acquire:
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Robert Anthony Woodard II · $0 (Signing Rights)
2022 2nd round pick (MEM - #57 - Jabari Walker)
Cap Hit Sum: $0
Cap Hit Change: +$0
Nov 18, 2020
Boston Celtics Acquire:
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From MEM:
2023 2nd round pick (MIA - #50 - Keyontae Johnson) [Conditional] [Protected]*
2025 2nd round pick (MEM)
*Conditions: Highest 2023 2nd round pick from HOU or MEM which is protected or lower 2023 2nd round pick from DAL or MIA
*Result: BOS received the MIA 2023 2nd round pick (#50)
*Protected Details: BOS receives a protected 2023 2nd round pick from MEM (originally HOU), details are below:

2023: 31-32 (DID NOT transfer)
*Result: The HOU pick was protected, but BOS received MIA pick (#50)
Cap Hit Sum: $0
Cap Hit Change: -$4,767,000 (-100%)
Trade
Memphis Grizzlies Acquire:
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From POR:
Mario Hezonja · $1,737,145
From BOS:
2020 1st round pick (MIL - #30 - Desmond Bane)
Cap Hit Sum: $1,737,145
Cap Hit Change: +$1,737,145
Trade
Portland Trail Blazers Acquire:
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From BOS:
Enes Kanter Freedom · $4,767,000
From MEM:
Cash: $110,000
Cash details unknown at this time (minimum cash allowed in a trade is $110,000)
Cap Hit Sum: $4,767,000
Cap Hit Change: +$3,029,855 (174.4%)
Feb 6, 2020
Houston Rockets Acquire:
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Bruno Caboclo · $1,845,301
Cap Hit Sum: $1,845,301
Cap Hit Change: +$1,845,301
Trade
Memphis Grizzlies Acquire:
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Jordan Bell · $0 (Signing Rights)
2023 2nd round pick (HOU - #32 - Jalen Pickett) [Protected] [Swap Option]*
*Protected Details: MEM receives a protected 2023 2nd round pick from HOU, details are below:
2023: 31-32 (DID NOT transfer)
*Result: The pick was protected
*Swap Option Details: MEM's option to swap either MIA or DAL 2023 2nd round pick with HOU
*Result: Voided
Cap Hit Sum: $0
Cap Hit Change: -$1,845,301 (-100%)
Jul 8, 2019
Dallas Mavericks Acquire:
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Delon Wright · $9,473,684
Cap Hit Sum: $9,473,684
Cap Hit Change: +$9,473,684
Trade
Memphis Grizzlies Acquire:
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Satnam Singh · $0 (Signing Rights)
2021 2nd round pick (POR - #51 - Brandon Boston Jr.)
2023 2nd round pick (MIA - #50 - Keyontae Johnson) [Conditional]*
*Conditions: MEM will receive the lower 2023 2nd round pick from MIA or DAL
*Result: MEM receives the MIA 2023 2nd round pick (#50)
Cap Hit Sum: $0
Cap Hit Change: -$9,473,684 (-100%)
Jul 7, 2019
Golden State Warriors Acquire:
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Julian Washburn · $0 (Signing Rights)
Cap Hit Sum: $0
Cap Hit Change: -$17,185,185 (-100%)
Trade
Memphis Grizzlies Acquire:
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Andre Iguodala · $17,185,185
2024 1st round pick (GSW - #14 - Carlton Carrington) [Protected]*
Cash: $2,000,000
*Protected Details: MEM receives a protected 2024 1st round pick from GSW, details are below:

2024: 1-4 (DID Transfer)
2025: 1-1 (Voided)
2026: Unprotected (Voided)
*Protected Result: Unprotected
Cap Hit Sum: $17,185,185
Cap Hit Change: +$17,185,185
Jul 6, 2019
Memphis Grizzlies Acquire:
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Brandon Clarke · $2,478,840
Cap Hit Sum: $2,478,840
Cap Hit Change: +$194,040 (8.5%)
Trade
Oklahoma City Thunder Acquire:
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Darius Bazley · $2,284,800
2024 2nd round pick (MEM - #37 - Bobi Klintman)
Cap Hit Sum: $2,284,800
Cap Hit Change: -$194,040 (-7.8%)
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