ESPN NBA writers Bobby Marks and Jeremy Woo collaborated to release an article ranking the top five NBA teams with the most future first-round draft picks. The Memphis Grizzlies combine with the Oklahoma City Thunder, Houston Rockets, Utah Jazz, and Brooklyn Nets to occupy 55 first-round draft picks through the 2032 NBA Draft.
Memphis traded Desmond Bane this offseason and fired longtime coach Taylor Jenkins before the end of last season, but their future is bright. New head coach Tuomas Iisalo was a hot commodity coming over from Paris Basketball last season to become an assistant coach for the Grizzlies, and their draft collection became wealthier this offseason.