Dybantsa To Memphis Grizzlies Shakes NBA Draft

Tankathon’s lottery simulator shook up the 2026 mock draft, handing the Memphis Grizzlies a jackpot pick and leaving the Indiana Pacers worse off. As ESPN’s Jeremy Woo noted, "the probability has been tilting toward Dybantsa as the most likely choice as the No. 1 pick." Dybantsa’s one-and-done run, a 21-point debut, a 35-point, 10-rebound finale and steady competitiveness, has pushed him toward the top while Darryn Peterson, Cameron Boozer and others remain viable depending on team fit. Merlin sees a classic rebuild choice: Memphis can take Dybantsa for a safer foundation or chase Peterson’s higher ceiling. Roster logjams and positional needs will nudge players up or down the board, and clean production like Boozer’s will attract teams that want instant impact. The simulator was a taste of chaos, but the real lottery and late moves could still rewrite this map.