With the Suns and Magic already losing their 7th-seed versus 8th-seed matchups, the pick now won’t fall below 16th overall. Even if the worst-case scenario happens and the Suns and Magic both win their next game, the Grizzlies can still land a great player at 16th overall. However, the pick can be even better for the Grizzlies and realistically end up in the lottery depending on tomorrow night’s results.<\/p>\n
The Grizzlies will end up receiving a lottery pick if at least one of Phoenix or Orlando loses. If both teams lose, the Grizzlies will still get the better pick of either team unless the Suns pick higher than the Wizards this summer. Grizzlies fans are one step closer to seeing their dream of the team having two lottery picks in this year’s stacked draft. <\/p>\n
The 2026 NBA Draft could be franchise-saving for rebuilding Grizzlies<\/p>\n
With the Grizzlies starting their rebuild and still having to resolve Ja Morant’s future this summer, the team will need the NBA Draft lottery to go their way. Getting another lottery pick would not just boost the team’s top 5 odds<\/a> but also increase their odds at the #1 overall pick. The dream scenario would be for the Grizzlies to get lucky enough to land one of the top 3 talents in Cam Boozer, Darryn Peterson, or AJ Dybantsa.<\/p>\n However, other quality players outside the top 3, such as Kingston Flemings and Keaton Wagler<\/a>, could really transform the Grizzlies. Current players such as GG Jackson II, Cedric Coward, and Zach Edey should make the Grizzlies’ next generation much more promising, but the 2026 NBA Draft can really help the team round out a great young core.<\/p>\n The Grizzlies are already in great shape for a loaded 2026 NBA Draft, but a Suns or Magic loss on Friday night would make the Grizzlies one of the biggest winners of the Play-In Tournament without playing in it. <\/p>\n
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