Memphis grabbed Jaylen Wells at No. 39 in 2024. He started 74 games for the Grizzlies and was named to the NBA All-Rookie first team. Memphis previously acquired Desmond Bane, the 30th overall pick, on draft night in 2020 from the Boston Celtics.

Tamar Bates has put himself in the second-round discussion with a strong draft process, first standing out at Elite Camp and then looking like he belonged during NBA combine scrimmages. He’s an efficient shotmaker and one of the most efficient finishers among guards in this year’s field.