The Memphis Grizzlies hold three picks in the 2026 NBA Draft — No. 3, No. 16, and No. 32 — and Bleacher Report projects them to take a trio of players who address both the franchise’s long-term needs and immediate roster gaps. The selections span all three phases of the draft process, giving Memphis one of the more comprehensive hauls of any team this June.

At No. 3, Wasserman projects Cameron Boozer, the Duke freshman and 2026 National Player of the Year. Boozer, a 6’9″ forward who averaged 22.5 points and 10.2 rebounds per game at Duke, enters the draft as arguably the most complete prospect in the class. His combination of bulk, ball-handling, shooting touch, and advanced court vision makes him uniquely projectible as a frontcourt centerpiece. Wasserman notes that unless Memphis is “enamored with the idea of replacing Ja Morant with Darius Acuff Jr.,” the pick comes down to Boozer or North Carolina’s Caleb Wilson.

The opportunity cost at No. 3 is Wilson himself, projected to Chicago at No. 4. Wilson, a 6’10” freshman with open-floor creation ability and defensive range, has earned vocal supporters who prefer his upside over Boozer’s more clearly defined ceiling. Some scouts view Wilson’s athleticism and developmental arc as superior, but Boozer’s elite measurements — nearly identical to Al Horford at the combine, with no physical red flags — and sustained elite production give Memphis a clear justification for taking him here.

CBS Sports projects Boozer to Memphis at No. 3. Tankathon and Yahoo Sports are in agreement. The Boozer-to-Memphis consensus is as strong as any projection in the first five picks, making this one of the draft’s most predictable landing spots.

At No. 16 — a pick acquired via the Orlando Magic — Wasserman projects Alabama sophomore Labaron Philon. A 6’4″ guard who shot 39.9 percent from three while leading Alabama in scoring, Philon brings legitimate on-ball creation and a translatable jumper. Wasserman reasons that if Memphis lands Boozer or Wilson at No. 3, the Grizzlies will logically target a guard at 16 to replace Ja Morant’s playmaking. Philon’s superior finishing craft and size give him the edge over comparably projected guards like Christian Anderson and Bennett Stirtz. Yahoo Sports also projects Philon to Memphis at 16.

At No. 32 — Memphis’s second-round pick via the Indiana Pacers — Wasserman slots in Vanderbilt sophomore Tyler Tanner. Standing 6’0″ with elite instincts, Tanner posted 18 dunks, 86 steals, and 12 blocks in a single season at Vanderbilt, combining athleticism with IQ in a rare package. Tanner’s case for first-round range relies on elite speed and analytics, but at 32 he’s strong value regardless. His passing, defensive pressure, and improved shooting give Memphis a developmental point guard with legitimate upside at minimal cost.

For context, CBS Sports’ first-round mock projects Boozer to Memphis at No. 3 and Jayden Quaintance at No. 16 — a different read than Wasserman’s Philon projection for the 76ers-traded pick. Both readings make structural sense for the Grizzlies, who need both frontcourt size and perimeter creation.

The strategic logic of this draft path is straightforward. Boozer adds a frontcourt cornerstone to play alongside Zach Edey and Cedric Coward, Memphis’s 2025 picks. Philon provides the ball-handling and scoring the team will badly need after moving off Morant. Tanner slots into a developmental role with the tools to become a useful backup point guard. Three picks, three clearly defined roles — this is the kind of comprehensive draft that rebuilding franchises need to accelerate their timelines meaningfully.

Outlet	Projected Player
Bleacher Report	Cameron Boozer (No. 3)
CBS Sports	Cameron Boozer (No. 3)
Tankathon	Cameron Boozer (No. 3)
Yahoo Sports	Cameron Boozer (No. 3)