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Herrington: More on Zach Edey’s fit, draft day maneuverings and the second round

By , Daily Memphian Updated: June 28, 2024 5:46 AM CT | Published: June 27, 2024 1:04 PM CT
Chris Herrington
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Chris Herrington

Chris Herrington covers the Memphis Grizzlies and writes about Memphis culture, food, and civic life. 

Some next-day notes on the Memphis Grizzlies’ first-round draft night and what’s ahead: 

Did the Grizzlies try to move up?

There was a lot of noise prior to Wednesday night’s draft about the Grizzlies trying to move up to select Connecticut center Donovan Clingan, and then there was reporting during the draft that a deal with Charlotte might be happening. 

Afterward, Grizzlies executive Zach Kleiman mostly sidestepped questions about this alleged pursuit, only saying that the team achieved his desired outcome in getting Zach Edey at No. 9.


Memphis Grizzlies select Purdue center Zach Edey in NBA Draft


File this under informed theory, rather than confirmed fact, but here’s what I think likely happened: 

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