Grizzlies Trade No. 17 Pick to Pistons for No. 21 and 3 Second-Rounders
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Updated · Yahoo Sports · Jun 24
Grizzlies Trade No. 17 Pick to Pistons for No. 21 and 3 Second-Rounders
3 articles · Updated · Yahoo Sports · Jun 24
Summary
Memphis moved down four spots in the 2026 NBA draft, sending the No. 17 pick to Detroit in exchange for No. 21 and three second-round picks.
The deal gives the Grizzlies extra draft capital while keeping them in the first round, a sign they valued additional shots in the draft over staying at 17.
Detroit used the acquired pick on Ebuka Okorie, a 6-foot-1 guard who led the ACC in scoring and posted eight 30-point games.
Okorie enters the NBA as a high-level downhill creator and clutch scorer, though teams still must weigh whether his production will translate against bigger, longer defenders.