Bennett Stirtz trades Grizzlies hat for Thunder jersey on draft night
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 7:11 PM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
Bennett Stirtz walked onto the stage wearing a Grizzlies hat ahead of the NBA draft on June 29. Just before the Memphis Grizzlies selected him, Stirtz learned he would be traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder. His agent informed him moments before the announcement, allowing Stirtz to prepare for his actual landing spot. CJ McCollum, associated with the Thunder, referred to Stirtz as a 'perfect fit' for the team.
- •Bennett Stirtz appeared with a Grizzlies hat at the NBA draft.
- •He was informed he would be traded to the Thunder just before the pick.
- •CJ McCollum called Stirtz a 'perfect fit' for Oklahoma City.
- 7:11 PMYahoo Sports — Bennett Stirtz grabs a Grizzlies hat as he walks onto …
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