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2017 NBA Draft: Live analysis and tracking rumors, picks, trades for the NBA Draft

By Lukas Harkins

Jun 23, 2016; New York, NY, USA; A general view of the podium and stage before the first round of the 2016 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 23, 2016; New York, NY, USA; A general view of the podium and stage before the first round of the 2016 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 27, 2017; Memphis, TN, USA; General view of towels placed on seats prior to Memphis Grizzlies San Antonio Spurs in game six of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 27, 2017; Memphis, TN, USA; General view of towels placed on seats prior to Memphis Grizzlies San Antonio Spurs in game six of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports /

Memphis Grizzlies

Record in 2016-17: 43-39 (7th in the Western Conference)

Draft picks: 35th overall, 45th overall

Jonathan Givony Projections: No selections made

Lukas Harkins Projections: No selections made

Draft Outlook: Mike Conley Jr. and Marc Gasol make the Memphis Grizzlies always a fun team to watch, but they are unlikely to make a run at the title anytime soon. In addition, when healthy, they almost always find a way to the playoffs. After a season that ended just four games over .500, they will look to come back to their normal standards next season. Without any draft picks, they will be hoping that everyone is able to stay healthy next season and they will be able to find a way to make the Playoffs once again. No matter what, the Grizzlies make things interesting in every game and fight hard to come away with victories.

#35 overall: PF/C Ivan Rabb, California

Rabb has the ability to be a small-ball center with his incredible rebounding ability. Although a second round pick, Rabb is a capable rebounder and scorer who help out Marc Gasol in the front court by giving him some energy off the bench and a much needed rest. Grade: A-.

#45 overall: SF Dillon Brooks, Oregon

One of the best players in college basketball last season, Memphis was able to get back into the draft again and secure a big-time player. He is an odd fit in the NBA due to his size, but he has always gotten things done in his career. Grade: B-.

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