Movin’ on up: Grizzlies jump to No. 2 in NBA draft lottery
Murray State’s Ja Morant and Duke’s R.J. Barrett most likely picks
Murray State point guard Ja Morant (12) is one of the likely contenders for the Grizzlies' No. 2 draft pick. Morant, at 6’3”, averaged 25 points, 6 rebounds, and 10 assists as a 19-year-old at Murray State. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
The Grizzlies missed out on the big prize but inherited the NBA draft’s biggest decision in Wednesday night’s NBA draft lottery, where they jumped from No. 8 to get the No. 2 overall pick.
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Chris Herrington covers the Memphis Grizzlies and writes about Memphis culture, food, and civic life. He lives in the Vollintine-Evergreen neighborhood of Midtown with his wife, two kids, and two dogs.
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