Report: Grizzlies, De’Anthony Melton agree to four-year deal worth $35M

Memphis Grizzlies guard De'Anthony Melton (0) passes the ball against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Hervey (15) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Aug. 7, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kim Klement/Pool Photo via AP)

Sportsnet Staff November 21, 2020, 12:13 PM

The Memphis Grizzlies and point guard De’Anthony Melton have agreed to a four-year deal worth $35 million, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.

De’Anthony Melton, the 46th pick in the 2018 NBA draft, now has the highest net salary from his class for the 2020-21 season ($9.6M). https://t.co/W2EPs9kSJF

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 21, 2020

Melton will earn $9.6 million in net salary next season, Charania notes, which will be the highest mark among his 2018 draft class. In two seasons since being selected 46th overall, Melton has averaged 6.4 points and 3.0 assists in 110 games (39 starts).

Melton played 60 games for the Grizzlies in 2019-20, averaging 19.5 minutes, and returns to them after hitting restricted free agency.

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