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Grizzlies make their first-round picks in the 2026 NBA Draft
By Frank Jefferson and Vivian Nguyen at WKRN News 2 (ABC affiliate)
· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- The Memphis Grizzlies have made their first-round picks in the 2026 NBA draft Tuesday night. Coming into the 2026 NBA Draft, the Grizzlies had the third, 16th, and 32nd overall picks. With the third overall pick, the Grizzlies selected Duke University's Forward Cameron Boozer. L...
Key takeaway -- The Memphis Grizzlies have made their first-round picks in the 2026 NBA draft Tuesday night.
Why this matters in The Nashville
The Memphis Grizzlies' selections in the 2026 NBA draft may have a ripple effect on the local sports landscape in Nashville , where many Tennesseans follow the team's progress. As the Grizzlies look to bolster their roster with newcomers like Cameron Boozer, fans in the Nashville area will be watching to see how these picks impact the team's competitiveness in the region. The Grizzlies' draft choices could also influence the local basketball scene, potentially inspiring young players in Nashville's schools and community programs. With the Grizzlies' training camp and preseason games often drawing fans from across the state, the team's draft picks may bring new excitement to Nashville's sports enthusiasts, who will be eager to see how the new players perform on the court. As the NBA season approaches, Nashville fans will be keeping a close eye on the Grizzlies' development and how their draft picks contribute to the team's success.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: WKRN News 2 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- The Memphis Grizzlies have made their first-round picks in the 2026 NBA draft Tuesday night. Coming into the 2026 NBA Draft, the Grizzlies had the third, 16th, and 32nd overall picks. With the third overall pick, the Grizzlies selected Duke University's Forward Cameron Boozer. L...
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