The Memphis Grizzlies have agreed to trade the No. 16 overall pick, Bennett Stirtz, to the Oklahoma City Thunder, according to league sources. In exchange for the draft rights to Stirtz, the Thunder will send two future second-round picks to the Grizzlies.
The transaction occurred during the first round of the NBA Draft after Memphis utilized the 16th selection on Stirtz. Following the pick, sources confirmed that the two teams reached an agreement to send the rookie to Oklahoma City. This trade allows the Thunder to acquire a first-round talent while Memphis adds multiple draft assets in the form of two second-round selections.
Details regarding the specific years and any potential protections on the two second-round picks involved in the deal have not yet been disclosed. The trade is expected to be processed through official league channels as the event continues. Bennett Stirtz will now join the Oklahoma City Thunder roster to begin his NBA career.
This move marks a notable draft-day exchange between the Grizzlies and the Thunder. As further information regarding the assets or additional trade terms becomes available, this report will be updated accordingly.
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