Grizzlies eye Patrick Williams to leverage trade exception for assets

The Memphis Grizzlies are exploring options to acquire players to enhance their draft capital, particularly targeting Patrick Williams of the Chicago Bulls. Following trades that yielded significant draft assets, the Grizzlies look to utilize the $28.8 million trade exception secured in the Jaren Jackson Jr. deal. Williams, who has struggled since being drafted fourth overall, is available as the Bulls seek to offload his contract. The deal could see the Bulls, currently pursuing Bennedict Mathurin, attach draft picks as part of the trade. A change of scenery for Williams may be beneficial as the Grizzlies aim for long-term improvement.

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