The Memphis Grizzlies organization is reeling following the sudden death of forward Brandon Clarke at age 29 this past Tuesday.
On the basketball front, the Memphis Grizzlies secured the No. 3 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Speaking on The Bill Simmons Podcast, Chris Vernon noted the team's immediate focus: "And so the Grizzlies, they're sitting at three. That's going to be the debate. Everybody is gonna ti- try to decide whether or not they prefer Cam Boozer or they prefer Caleb Wilson."
According to Chris Vernon, the path forward for the Memphis Grizzlies front office is clear: "... but I, I do, I do think, number one, the Memphis front office loves analytics." The sentiment remains focused on the draft night atmosphere, with Chris Vernon adding, "Oh, Bill, I hosted a bar filled with Memphis Grizzlies fans on ESPN."