Grizzlies consider point guard options at NBA draft with No. 16 pick
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 10:05 AM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
The Memphis Grizzlies are preparing for the NBA draft on June 23-24, with the No. 16 pick as a potential opportunity to bolster their point guard position. With uncertainty surrounding Ja Morant's future and the current group consisting mainly of reserves, the team may look to select a player who can provide long-term value. Candidates include Christian Anderson (Texas Tech), Labaron Philon (Alabama), Bennett Stirtz (Iowa), and Ebuka Okorie (Stanford). Each player has shown promise in their collegiate careers and could fit into the Grizzlies' roster as they seek stability at the point guard position.
- •Grizzlies own the No. 16 pick in the NBA draft.
- •Ja Morant's future with the team remains uncertain.
- •Candidates for selection include Christian Anderson and Labaron Philon.
- •Players like Bennett Stirtz and Ebuka Okorie also under consideration.
- •Draft takes place June 23-24.
- 10:05 AMYahoo Sports — How Grizzlies could address point guard uncertainty in NBA draft
"Here are four names the Memphis Grizzlies could consider as a possible point guard pick at No. 16 and address uncertainty at the position.
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