Memphis Grizzlies select Karim Lopez with No. 21 pick
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 2:28 AM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
The Memphis Grizzlies have selected Karim Lopez with the No. 21 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. This selection comes after the Grizzlies acquired the pick through a trade earlier in the evening. Lopez will join a roster in need of fresh talent as the team looks to enhance its performance in the upcoming season. Details of the trade have not been disclosed.
- •Karim Lopez was selected by the Memphis Grizzlies.
- •The Grizzlies acquired the No. 21 pick through a trade.
- •The NBA Draft took place on June 24, 2026.
- •Further details on the trade were not provided.
- 2:28 AMYahoo Sports — Karim Lopez heads to Memphis at No. 21
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