Grizzlies' Mock Draft: Brown, Steinbach, Bidunga

0:00You're listening to NBA News Today. Subscribe now for fast, daily updates on your team. The Memphis Grizzlies sit at 23 wins and 36 losses, right in the middle of the draft lottery tank race. They've won their last two games, which is a positive sign for this young rebuilding squad. The athletic Sam Vassini just dropped his latest mock draft for the 2026 NBA draft, projecting the Grizzlies to snag some key talent. At pick number eight, Vassini has them taking Michael Brown Jr., a six-foot-five-point guard from Louisville. The dynamic score averages 18.2 points, 4.7 assists, and hits the free-throw line often at 84%. He needs the boost to his shooting efficiency, but his burst to the rim screams NBA potential. Meanwhile, fans are buzzing about how this fits the Grizzlies young core of Jalen Wells, Cedric Coward, and Zach Edie. Adding a playmaking guard could unlock their offense, while recent wins show real growth on a roster that's still developing. For pick number 17, it's Hanna Steinbach, a six-foot-11 forward from Washington with German roots.

1:05He stuffs the stat sheet at 18.2 points and 11.1 rebounds per game, offering size and rebounding as Edie insurance in a pace and space league. Rapping up early in the second round at pick 32, flurry by Dunga from Kansas brings front-core depth. This six-foot-10 athletic big averages 13.8 points, 9 rebounds, and 2.7 blocks, dominating the pain on both ends. Overall, these picks could turn Memphis into a play-in contender next season. The Daily News Now is powered by our sponsor, link in the description. Solid Pillow is a pillow with built-in headphones, lay back, press play, and disappear into what you are listening to.