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Memphis Grizzlies

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The Memphis Grizzlies organization is reeling following the sudden death of forward Brandon Clarke at age 29 this past Tuesday.

On the basketball front, the Memphis Grizzlies secured the No. 3 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Speaking on The Bill Simmons Podcast, Chris Vernon noted the team's immediate focus: "And so the Grizzlies, they're sitting at three. That's going to be the debate. Everybody is gonna ti- try to decide whether or not they prefer Cam Boozer or they prefer Caleb Wilson."

According to Chris Vernon, the path forward for the Memphis Grizzlies front office is clear: "... but I, I do, I do think, number one, the Memphis front office loves analytics." The sentiment remains focused on the draft night atmosphere, with Chris Vernon adding, "Oh, Bill, I hosted a bar filled with Memphis Grizzlies fans on ESPN."

Where it's discussed

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The Bill Simmons Podcast

Chris Vernonneutralfrom “Memphis Grizzlies Draft Outlook”

The NBA team currently holding the third pick in the draft.

“And so the Grizzlies, they're sitting at three. That's going to be the debate. Everybody is gonna ti- try to decide whether or not they prefer Cam Boozer or they prefer Caleb Wilson. The sure thing or, like what Tate says, the guy with-”

Chris Vernonneutralfrom “NBA Draft Prospects and Memphis Grizzlies Strategy”

The NBA team currently evaluating draft prospects and trying to atone for past organizational mistakes.

“... but I, I do, I do think, number one, the Memphis front office loves analytics.”

Chris Vernonneutralfrom “NBA Draft Strategy and Roster Construction”

The team Chris Vernon hosted a fan event for during a draft lottery night.

“Oh, Bill, I hosted a bar filled with Memphis Grizzlies fans on ESPN.”

Bill Simmonsneutralfrom “NBA Playoff Outlook and Memphis Hotel Controversy”

The team and city facing criticism from players and influencers regarding local hotel quality.

“... vicious, vicious comments about that Memphis”

Chris Vernonneutralfrom “Knicks Playoff Dominance and Celtics Struggles”

Used as an example of a 'try-hard' team that struggled to advance in the playoffs.

“... game. But then, but as you, as you go up levels in the playoffs, they are just gonna hone in on that. And then you're gonna find out like, okay, I've actually got-... really five that can play in this. I don't really have 10 that can play in this. I mean, …”

Bill Simmonsneutralfrom “NBA Draft Lottery and Trade Speculation”

A potential trade partner for the Thunder involving Jalen Williams.

“And some people are saying, 'cause I had AJ Mitchell and 12 for the three, and, and some of the feedback I was getting was AJ Mitchell's contract is so good, why would they trade him? Why wouldn't they look at, at Jalen Williams instead? And, 'cause he's gonna…”

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The Bill Simmons Podcast

Bill Simmonsneutralfrom “The Pressure of Playoff Windows”

Cited as a 'grit-and-grind' team that reached the conference finals but could not get over the hump.

“The, the problem with some of this stuff, I remember you talking about this when Dame was leaving Portland about, like, they made the 2019 Western finals. That's a win. They were one of the four, you know, teams left. But the whole Dame era in Portland, I don'…”