The Memphis Grizzlies’ offseason carries added intrigue after the franchise landed the No. 3 pick in the draft during the May 10 lottery.
Expectations are high. Memphis is positioned to add a potential franchise cornerstone and take an important step as the organization enters a new era.
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That process begins with the NBA draft June 23-24.
The Grizzlies currently hold picks No. 3, No. 16 and No. 32; they are the only NBA team with three selections in the top 35.
History suggests the likelihood they will make all three picks is slim. The Grizzlies have frequently been active on draft night, using trades to reshape their roster.
For now, though, this mock draft projects they will stay at each spot.
Here is an early Grizzlies mock draft following the NBA combine, which was held May 10-17 in Chicago.
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Memphis Grizzlies general manager Zach Kleiman gives his exit interview on April 13, 2026 at the FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn.
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Memphis Grizzlies general manager Zach Kleiman gives his exit interview on April 13, 2026 at the FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn.
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Memphis Grizzlies general manager Zach Kleiman gives his exit interview on April 13, 2026 at the FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn.
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Memphis Grizzlies’ Ty Jerome gives his exit interview on April 13, 2026 at the FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn.
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Memphis Grizzlies’ Ty Jerome gives his exit interview on April 13, 2026 at the FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn.
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Memphis Grizzlies’ Ty Jerome gives his exit interview on April 13, 2026 at the FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn.
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Memphis Grizzlies’ head coach Tuomas Iisalo gives his exit interview on April 13, 2026 at the FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn.
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Memphis Grizzlies’ head coach Tuomas Iisalo gives his exit interview on April 13, 2026 at the FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn.
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Memphis Grizzlies’ head coach Tuomas Iisalo gives his exit interview on April 13, 2026 at the FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn.
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Memphis Grizzlies’ Cedric Coward gives his exit interview on April 13, 2026 at the FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn.
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Memphis Grizzlies’ Cedric Coward gives his exit interview on April 13, 2026 at the FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn.
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Memphis Grizzlies’ Cedric Coward gives his exit interview on April 13, 2026 at the FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn.
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Memphis Grizzlies’ Cedric Coward gives his exit interview on April 13, 2026 at the FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn.
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Memphis Grizzlies’ GG Jackson II gives his exit interview on April 13, 2026 at the FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn.
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Memphis Grizzlies’ GG Jackson II gives his exit interview on April 13, 2026 at the FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn.
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Memphis Grizzlies’ GG Jackson II gives his exit interview on April 13, 2026 at the FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn.
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Memphis Grizzlies’ Walter Clayton Jr. gives his exit interview on April 13, 2026 at the FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn.
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Memphis Grizzlies’ Taylor Hendricks gives his exit interview on April 13, 2026 at the FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn.
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Memphis Grizzlies’ Taj Gibson gives his exit interview on April 13, 2026 at the FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn.
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Memphis Grizzlies’ Taj Gibson gives his exit interview on April 13, 2026 at the FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn.
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Memphis Grizzlies’ Taj Gibson gives his exit interview on April 13, 2026 at the FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn.
Memphis can afford to be patient at No. 3 and let the board come to it. Cameron Boozer, Darryn Peterson (Kansas) and AJ Dybantsa (BYU) are widely viewed as top-three prospects, while Caleb Wilson (North Carolina) also remains in the conversation because of his athletic upside.
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In this mock draft, Boozer is the selection after Peterson and Dybantsa come off the board.
The 6-foot-9 power forward isn’t an elite leaper, but his strength, 7-foot wingspan and 250-pound frame project well at the next level. He is regarded as one of the top rebounders in this draft class (10.2 per game this past season), and his shooting ability (22.5 points) adds to his long-term value.
Pairing Boozer with 7-3 center Zach Edey would allow him to settle naturally into the power forward role while giving Memphis a formidable rebounding frontcourt.
Boozer also emphasized his mindset and leadership during the combine.
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“I show up (and) do the right things,” he said May 13. “I think that’s something that kind of affects people. When one person starts doing it, everyone starts doing it. Especially when it’s the best player.”
No. 16 — PG Ebuka Okorie, Stanford
In the previous mock, Cameron Carr was the selection here. If he is still available, he would remain a strong option, but his combine performance may have pushed him into lottery range after standout testing numbers and a 30-point scrimmage.
With Carr off the board, Memphis adds another talented creator.
Drafting Okorie would further crowd the point guard room alongside Ja Morant, Ty Jerome, Scotty Pippen Jr. and Javon Small, but roster movement is likely this offseason.
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Okorie is one of the best self-creators in this draft class, which could address a need for Memphis across multiple positions. In his lone season at Stanford, he averaged 23.2 points and 3.6 assists per game.
The 6-2 guard also posted a 6-73⁄4 wingspan at the combine, giving him encouraging defensive tools.
There were early questions about whether Okorie would remain in the draft, but he made his intentions clear.
“As a kid, my goal has always been to go to the NBA,” he said on May 13. “Here I am with that opportunity, so you can’t really pass on it.”
No. 32 — C Tarris Reed, UConn
This remains the same selection as the previous mock.
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Reed, 6-11 and 265 pounds, did not generate major buzz as a riser during the combine, which could leave him available early in the second round.
Memphis needs additional frontcourt depth, both as a backup to Edey and as insurance if injuries remain a concern.
Reed boosted his stock with a strong NCAA Tournament and finished his fourth collegiate season averaging 14.7 points and nine rebounds per game. That performance gives him confidence on what he’d bring to an NBA organization.
“My physicality, my rebounding, and just being able to impact the game in whatever it is,” Reed said on May 13. “It doesn’t always have to be scoring. Just being a positive impact on a team and going out there to compete.”
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Damichael Cole is the Memphis Grizzlies beat writer for The Commercial Appeal. Contact Damichael at damichael.cole@commercialappeal.com. Follow Damichael on X, formerly known as Twitter, @DamichaelC.
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