Memphis Grizzlies · 2026 NBA Draft · Pick #3 · (25-57)
Top Positional Needs:
- SF
- C
- Shooting
Round 1 Pick #3
Projection: Cameron Boozer (PF, Duke)
Why: Memphis jumped to No. 3 and lands the national-POY-caliber forward, who can develop next to Jaren Jackson Jr. The most efficient Duke freshman since Zion.
Alternates: Caleb Wilson (PF, UNC), Keaton Wagler (PG, Illinois)
Round 1 (extra) Pick #16 (from Phoenix)
Projection: Christian Anderson (PG, Texas Tech)
Why: With the Suns' pick, Memphis adds a creation guard for backcourt depth behind Ja Morant.
Alternates: Bennett Stirtz (PG, Iowa), Hannes Steinbach (PF, Washington)
Round 2 Pick #47
Projection: Tounde Yessoufou (SF, Baylor)
Why: Wing depth with upside.
Alternates: Koa Peat (PF, Arizona), JT Toppin (PF, Texas Tech)