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5. Memphis Grizzlies - Kyle Filipowski, F/C, Duke
Even though it's tough to envision the Memphis Grizzlies finishing the season with one of the five worst records in the NBA, that's the pace that they're on. Ja Morant is expected to return in the next few games and that will likely level some of their early-season failures. However, if the Grizzlies do end up with a top 5 pick, it could help them solidify some of the issues that have become apparent in the frontcourt.
One versatile frontcourt player that they could end up targeting at this point in the NBA Draft is Duke standout Kyle Filipowski. Electing to return for a sophomore season at Duke is already paying off. He's having a better start to the season than he did last year and if that keeps up, he should be able to cement himself as a lottery pick and could even make his way into the top 5.
Filipowski could give the Grizzlies another element in the frontcourt that they don't already have on the roster as an offensive player. And if he can learn to play next to Jaren Jackson Jr., they could make quite the intriguing duo in Memphis.