3 offseason moves the Memphis Grizzlies need to make

1. Draft the best available talent

Ok, this is a bit of a cop-out, but sometimes teams get fixated on drafting for a certain position or role. Our view is the Memphis Grizzlies already have excellent pieces in place, so the best course of action with the No. 17 pick in the NBA Draft is to select the best talent still available on the board. For example, if Franz Wagner is somehow still available, you absolutely take him.

Looking at various draft mock-ups, here are three guys we could see landing with the Grizz.

Moses Moody

Arkansas guard Moses Moody is 6-foot-6 with a 7-foot-1 wingspan (yes, you read that correctly). His speed combined with length should make him a disruptive defender, and he’s a confident shooter to boot. Moody’s 3-and-D potential would make him a great addition to the Grizzlies’ roster if he’s still on the board at No. 17.

Chris Duarte

It’s possible the Grizzlies could end up with another former Oregon Duck to slot in alongside Dillon Brooks. Chris Duarte improved his draft stock with a strong senior year, taking home Pac-12 Player of the Year honors and the Jerry West Award as the top shooting guard in men’s college basketball. At 24 years old, Duarte is not your typical NBA draft prospect, but he’s primed to make an immediate impact.

Isaiah Jackson

Kentucky center Isaiah Jackson has the raw athleticism to shine as both a rim runner and a rim protector. He’s fast for his size and position, so he should be capable of switching on defense and exploiting mismatches. He’ll need to improve his offensive skill-set, but he’s got the talent for Memphis to develop.

Of course, the players mentioned above are far from the only ones who could be available when Memphis gets put on the clock with the 17th pick. The important thing will be taking the most talented player available to develop alongside the Grizzlies’ young stars and key role players, so long as he fits in with their “Grit and Grind” culture.