Karim Lopez
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The Pistons selected Lopez with the No. 21 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft and traded his rights to the Grizzlies, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.
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The Grizzlies traded down from pick No. 16 to No. 17 before moving further back to No. 21, acquiring five second-round picks in the process. Lopez will now join third overall pick Cameron Boozer in Memphis. Lopez spent the last two years playing overseas for the New Zealand Breakers, averaging 11.9 points, 6.1 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.0 blocks in 25.6 minutes per showing last season. The 19-year-old became the first Mexican-born player selected in the first round and should have an opportunity to carve out a meaningful role in the Memphis rotation during his rookie season. He's a physical forward who brings solid size, athleticism and upside.
The Grizzlies traded down from pick No. 16 to No. 17 before moving further back to No. 21, acquiring five second-round picks in the process. Lopez will now join third overall pick Cameron Boozer in Memphis. Lopez spent the last two years playing overseas for the New Zealand Breakers, averaging 11.9 points, 6.1 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.0 blocks in 25.6 minutes per showing last season. The 19-year-old became the first Mexican-born player selected in the first round and should have an opportunity to carve out a meaningful role in the Memphis rotation during his rookie season. He's a physical forward who brings solid size, athleticism and upside.
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Extended Green Room invitation
Lopez is one of 14 top-rated prospects who were invited to the Green Room for the 2026 NBA Draft on Tuesday, June 23, according to Jeremy Woo of ESPN.
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Since Green Room invites are reserved for prospects who are lottery-bound, this solidifies Lopez's status as a potential lottery selection in a loaded draft class. Lopez is coming off a solid 2025-26 season in the NBL with the New Zealand Breakers, averaging 11.9 points, 6.1 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.0 threes, 1.2 steals and 1.0 blocks over 25.8 minutes per contest. He's one of the best international prospects in this class.
Since Green Room invites are reserved for prospects who are lottery-bound, this solidifies Lopez's status as a potential lottery selection in a loaded draft class. Lopez is coming off a solid 2025-26 season in the NBL with the New Zealand Breakers, averaging 11.9 points, 6.1 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.0 threes, 1.2 steals and 1.0 blocks over 25.8 minutes per contest. He's one of the best international prospects in this class.