The Oklahoma City Thunder won the 3rd pick in this year's NBA draft lottery after another poor season that was salvaged somewhat by the firing of PJ Carlesimo after a disastrous 1-13 start to the season. Full Article at Associated Content

On a draft day that felt like the trade deadline, the Los Angeles Clippers never considered a deal. Not when they were the ones who could take Blake Griffin. Full Article at TheNewsTribune.com

NEW YORK - He wore a gray suit accessorized with a light blue tie and handkerchief. Memphis Grizzlies colors. Probably no coincidence. Full Article at Hartford Courant

It's been good to be a freshman point guard for the Memphis Tigers in the past two drafts. In 2008, Derrick Rose, who led Memphis to the national title game as a freshman, was taken with the No. 1 overall pick by Chicago. Full Article at Contra Costa Times

W L Pct. GB Nashville (Brewers) 42 32 .568 – Iowa (Cubs) 39 34 .534 2 1/2 Memphis (Cardinals) 34 39 .466 7 1/2 Omaha (Royals) 28 45 .384 13 1/2 American South Division W L Pct. Full Article at San Diego Union-Tribune

NEW YORK (AP) The Sacramento Kings passed on Spanish guard Ricky Rubio to draft Memphis guard Tyreke Evans with the No. 4 pick in the NBA draft. Full Article at Recordnet.com

A complete rundown, round by round of who was selected in the 2009 NBA Draft Thursday night in New York City. First Round 1. L.A. Clippers, Blake Griffin, f, Oklahoma. 2. Memphis, Hasheem Thabeet, c, Connecticut. 3. Full Article at 11Alive | Atlanta

NEW YORK - Hasheem Thabeet, a 7-foot-3 center from UConn, was selected by the Memphis Grizzlies with the second pick in the NBA draft Thursday at WaMu Theater in Madison Square Garden. Full Article at Hartford Courant

Ricky Rubio never worked out for the Grizzlies. Hasheem Thabeet canceled his last workout for the beleaguered team. NBA draft prospect Hasheem Thabeet, from the University of Connecticut, speaks to reporters in New York, Wednesday, June 24, 2009. Full Article at ABC News