NBA Draft 2024 Rumors: Donovan Clingan Coveted by Grizzlies as Trade-Up Target

The Memphis Grizzlies have UConn center Donovan Clingan "at the top of their wish list" heading into the NBA draft, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, though they may not be able to land him if they stick around at No. 9.

Per that report, "Memphis has reportedly discussed trying to move up in the draft with several teams ahead of them."

Scotto's Aggregate Mock Draft currently has Clingan off the board at No. 6 to the Charlotte Hornets.

B/R's Jonathan Wasserman, meanwhile, projected Clingan to get No. 7 to the Portland Trail Blazers, though he noted there's been "interest from teams in trading up for [him]."

Teams interested in adding size on the block and rim protection will covet Clingan, and the Grizzlies are "continuing to target a frontcourt addition this offseason," per Scotto.

That makes sense. Jaren Jackson Jr. and Brandon Clarke give the team solid options in the frontcourt, but adding a true center to complement the pair would cover a major need. Outside of Alex Sarr, Clingan looks like the top center available in this year's draft.