Memphis Grizzlies look to NBA Finals teams for rebuilding lessons
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 10:04 AM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
The Memphis Grizzlies are examining strategies from the NBA Finals teams, San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks, as they continue their rebuilding phase. With a history of not reaching the Finals, the Grizzlies can identify key lessons: the importance of team health and luck, the effectiveness of smaller point guards like Jalen Brunson, and the potential for success with a youthful roster. The Spurs and Knicks are proving that a talented young squad can compete at the highest level. Memphis, bolstered by several recent All-Rookie selections, holds the No. 3 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, which could further aid their development.
- •Grizzlies aim to learn from Spurs and Knicks in rebuilding efforts.
- •Franchise has never reached the NBA Finals in 31 years.
- •Jalen Brunson exemplifies success with a smaller guard.
- •San Antonio and Oklahoma City demonstrate youth can thrive in playoffs.
- •Memphis holds No. 3 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
- 10:04 AMYahoo Sports — What Memphis Grizzlies can learn from teams in this year's NBA Finals
"The Memphis Grizzlies can learn lessons from the Knicks and Spurs in the NBA Finals while undergoing a rebuild.
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