Grizzlies Announce Trade With Rockets After NBA Draft

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Josh Valdez | Last updated Jun 27, 2025 11:16 PM ET

The Memphis Grizzlies haven't been shy to trade recently. After dealing Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic before the NBA Finals ended, they also traded up from pick No. 16 to No. 11 and selected Washington State swingman Cedric Coward on Wednesday.

Memphis sent out a 2028 first-rounder (via Orlando), a 2027 second-rounder (via the Atlanta Hawks), and a 2028 second-rounder (via the Sacramento Kings) in the deal. The 6-foot-5-inch Coward shot 38.8 percent from deep in college and a combined 2.5 blocks and steals this past season.

The Grizzlies also acquired the No. 59 overall pick's draft rights after the second round finished, via their social media.

"The Memphis Grizzlies today announced the team has agreed in principle to acquire the draft rights to Jahmai Mashack, the No. 59 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, from the Houston Rockets as part of a trade that is not yet final," they said.

They announced the deal shortly after midnight EST on Friday.

The @memgrizz today announced the team has agreed in principle to acquire the draft rights to Jahmai Mashack, the No. 59 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, from the Houston Rockets as part of a trade that is not yet final. pic.twitter.com/FbbOmkX9vr
— Grizzlies PR (@GrizzliesPR) June 27, 2025

Mahsack averaged 4.2 points on 44 percent shooting (34.3 percent 3 PT) with 2.8 rebounds and 1.2 assists over 18.2 minutes across four seasons for Tennessee. The Volunteers converted the 6-foot-4-inch, 201-pounder to a full-time starter this past season.

Mahsack averaged 5.8 points on 42.1 percent shooting (30 percent 3 PT) with four rebounds for the Volunteers in the 2025 NCAA Tournament.

Memphis also selected West Virginia guard Javon Small No. 48 overall. Next up for Coward, Small, and Mahsack is Summer League, which will take place in July.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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