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Memphis Grizzlies News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / June 24
The Memphis Grizzlies launch into the future in 2026 NBA Draft 1st round
It was quite the night for the Memphis Grizzlies in the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft. A franchise cornerstone was acquired, GM Zach Kleiman and company reminded everyone they're pretty good at the whole NBA Draft thing, and the team is in a much stronger position moving forward than they were before the night began.
Memphis Grizzlies News / The SportsRush / June 24
Karim Lopez Becomes First Ever Mexican Selected In NBA Draft First Round
Karim López has become the first Mexican-born player ever selected in the NBA Draft first round, as he was snapped up by the Memphis Grizzlies. Only one Mexican-born player had ever been drafted at all before this moment.
Memphis Grizzlies News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / June 24
Karim Lopez Becomes 1st Mexican Born Player Drafted in the 1st Round
Every kid that dreams of becoming a professional athlete envisions the day that they walk across the stage to shake the Commissioner's hand. The day that they step into a stadium full of fans who want to see nothing but their team win.
The 'No.1 NBA Draft picks' quiz
The NBA implemented a lottery system beginning with the 1985 draft. Since then, 41 players have gone No. 1 overall. How many of the top overall picks from the NBA's lottery era can you name in five minutes?
The 25 most impactful international NBA draft picks of all-time
The NBA is truly a global league. As such, there have been historical impacts left on the game by players of all walks of life. Some of the game's all-time
Memphis Grizzlies News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / June 23
Grizzlies move back twice, draft Karim Lopez with 21st pick in 2026 NBA Draft
Memphis Grizzlies GM Zach Kleiman was incredibly active with the team's second first-round pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. For a bit, it seemed as if he wouldn't make a pick at all.
Memphis Grizzlies News / Hoops Rumors / June 23
Karim Lopez To Grizzlies At No. 21
After trading down twice, from No. 16 to 17 to 21, the Grizzlies have drafted forward Karim Lopez. The Pistons technically made the pick on behalf of Memphis, since the trade will be officially finalized after the draft.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 24
Winners, losers from first round of the NBA Draft: Michigan reigns supreme, Kings disappoint
The first round of the NBA Draft is in the books. While the start of the draft went according to chalk, teams started making moves late in the first round and things got interesting.
Duke Blue Devils News / Yardbarker / June 23
Grizzlies add another second-generation NBA player with Cameron Boozer
The Memphis Grizzlies were thrilled that the college basketball player of the year fell to them at No. 3 in Tuesday's NBA Draft.
Ja Morant News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / June 23
Three teams reportedly will not pursue Ja Morant trade with Grizzlies
Three teams that previously had reported interest in Ja Morant will not pursue a deal with Memphis for the former All-NBA point guard, per multiple reports.
Memphis Grizzlies News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / June 23
Ideal Pick at Number 3 for the Grizzlies in the NBA Draft
The Memphis Grizzlies are building a new nucleus around Zach Edey, Cedric Coward and Jaylen Wells. This gives them an enormous paint presence in the 7’3” behemoth with Edey roaming around.
Every NBA team's best-ever second-round draft pick
In the NBA Draft, the first round is where teams look for players who could be stars or at least contribute right away. Then there's the second round, where the stakes are low and not much is expected.
Memphis Grizzlies News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / June 23
Grizzlies mock draft: Memphis drafts future star at No. 3, trades up from No. 16
The Memphis Grizzlies' luck fell their way in the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery. Memphis landed the third overall pick in a loaded class, giving the franchise a chance to find a new cornerstone to replace Ja Morant, who is widely expected to be traded this offseason.
Tarik Biberovic News / Hoops Rumors / June 22
Fenerbahce’s Tarik Biberovic Drawing NBA Interest
“Several” NBA clubs have expressed interest in acquiring the draft rights to Fenerbahce star Tarik Biberovic, according to NBA insider Jake Fischer (Twitter link).
Ja Morant News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 22
Grizzlies rumors: The sneaky trade Memphis could make amid Ja Morant buzz
The Memphis Grizzlies are just over 24 hours away from the 2026 NBA Draft, where they will have the number three overall pick. The Grizzlies have been shrouded in trade buzz throughout this season, most notably involving point guard Ja Morant, whom they reportedly tried to deal at the deadline this past season.
Ja Morant News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 21
Pelicans’ perfect Ja Morant trade offer to Grizzlies amid rumored frontrunner status
It wasn’t that long ago that Ja Morant was widely viewed as one of the faces of the NBA, and the future of the Memphis Grizzlies. However, disciplinary issues, rumors of friction between him and the coaching staff, and the consistent injuries mean that Morant is now closer to being a trade asset than the player Memphis wants to build around.
NBA News / EssentiallySports / June 21
Anthony Edwards and Ja Morant Dream Team-Up Threatened by Conference Rivals
The Memphis Grizzlies’ fresh start and the dream pairing of two of the NBA’s most explosive, high-flying young superstars is under imminent threat from Western Conference rivals.
Ja Morant News / Larry Brown Sports / June 21
Front-runner emerges to trade for Ja Morant
Morant, the 26-year-old former All-Star, is expected to be sent packing by the Grizzlies this summer.
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / June 20
What it means that Kentavious Caldwell-Pope exercised his option
Memphis Grizzlies guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope will exercise his $21.6 million player option for the 2026-27 season, per ESPN's Shams Charania. Potentially more significant news is that Caldwell-Pope reportedly made the decision to opt in nine days before the June 29 deadline to do so.
Ja Morant News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / June 20
Where things stand on Grizzlies, Ja Morant trade talks
The Athletic's Sam Amick dropped two pieces of information on Thursday and Friday on Ja Morant, saying Memphis is "hopeful that Morant will be some team's plan B", and giving a guess on where he could ultimately end up.
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope News / Larry Brown Sports / June 20
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope makes decision on Grizzlies future
Memphis Grizzlies guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has exercised his $21.6 million player option for the 2026-27 season, reports ESPN. The decision keeps the veteran with the franchise for one more year as the final season of the three-year, $66 million contract he originally signed with the Orlando Magic.
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope News / Hoops Rumors / June 19
Grizzlies’ Caldwell-Pope Exercising 2026/27 Player Option
Veteran Grizzlies guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is exercising player option for next season, reports Shams Charania of ESPN (via Twitter). Caldwell-Pope will earn $21.6MM in 2026/27.
Kobe Bryant News / EssentiallySports / June 19
'A Two-Year Deal They Was Throwing': Grizzlies Icon Tony Allen Rejected Lakers Deal Despite Kobe Bryant’s Personal Text
Kobe Bryant would often recruit teammates who had already proven they wouldn’t back down from him. Memphis Grizzlies legend Tony Allen was one of them.
Memphis Grizzlies News / The Lead / June 13
Memphis Grizzlies 2026 NBA Draft Preview
The Memphis Grizzlies chose to take a step back this season in the hopes of taking two steps forward. They traded away Jaren Jackson Jr. for some salary filler and future assets, and they’ve been fielding trade offers for Ja Morant.
Memphis Grizzlies News / Draft Nation / June 9
2026 NBA Draft Needs: Memphis Grizzlies
On December 21, 2022, Grizzlies franchise star Ja Morant was interviewed by Malika Andrews and, in response to being asked which teams were a concern for a playoff run, said, “the Celtics… I’m fine in the West.” Morant is the only member of that core 2022 group left, and the Grizzlies haven’t made it past the second round.
Brandon Clarke News / Yardbarker / May 12
Clip of Brandon Clarke's community work resurfaces after death of Grizzlies forward
The Memphis Grizzlies confirmed Tuesday that forward Brandon Clarke has died. He was 29.
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