Memphis, Tenn. – The Memphis Grizzlies today announced the team acquired guard Sam Merrill and two future second round draft picks from the Milwaukee Bucks in exchange for guard Grayson Allen.
Merrill (6-4, 197) appeared in 30 games (two starts) and averaged 3.0 points and 1.0 rebounds in 7.8 minutes while shooting 44.7 percent from 3-point range during his rookie season with the Milwaukee Bucks. He competed in eight postseason games as a reserve in helping the Bucks capture the 2021 NBA championship. The 24-year-old also started five NBA G League games for the Memphis Hustle and averaged 11.