Memphis Grizzlies rumors entering 2024 NBA Draft: Trade options, latest news, updates

The NBA Draft is finally here.

The Grizzlies will soon be on the clock with the No. 9 pick in the first round of Wednesday's draft, but will they make a trade? Various rumors have seen the Grizzlies potentially moving up or down in the draft, which is considered one of the weaker drafts in recent history.

Memphis is almost certain to add a big man at some point this offseason, and that could certainly come in the draft. The Grizzlies have been linked with at least two high-profile centers in UConn's Donovan Clingan and Purdue's Zach Edey.

The Grizzlies could also target Tennessee's Dalton Knecht. With Luke Kennard's future with the Grizzlies in flux, shooting could become a need that gets addressed during the draft.

The first round of the draft will be Wednesday (7 p.m., ESPN/ABC), while the second round will take place on Thursday (3 p.m., ESPN).

Here are the latest rumors around the Grizzlies in the 2024 NBA Draft.

Memphis Grizzlies rumors, updates entering 2024 NBA draft

Grizzlies 'determined' to get Donovan Clingan

The Grizzlies are "determined" to draft Donovan Clingan in Wednesday's draft, according to a report from Forbes' Evan Sidery. That would almost certainly mean Memphis needs to trade up.

Grizzlies mock draft roundup

ESPN's latest mock draft has the Grizzlies selecting Colorado forward Cody Williams. CBS Sports has the Grizzlies picking Providence guard Devin Clark. Yahoo! Sports also has Clark to the Grizzlies. The Athletic has the Grizzlies moving up to draft Clingan with the No. 5 pick.

When do Grizzlies pick in 2024 NBA draft?

The Grizzlies have the ninth pick in the NBA Draft. In the second round, they'll have the 39th and 57th picks.

When does 2024 NBA draft start?

The draft starts at 7 p.m. and will be televised on ESPN and ABC.

This article originally appeared on Memphis Commercial Appeal: Grizzlies NBA draft rumors 2024: Trade candidates, latest updates