The Memphis Grizzlies select Iowa forward Bennett Stirtz with the 16th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, then trade him to the Oklahoma City Thunder, according to multiple reports. Stirtz has been noted for his impact at Iowa, where he leads the Hawkeyes during their deepest NCAA tournament run in decades earlier this year. After being picked late in the first round, he is not kept by Memphis and instead moves to Oklahoma City as part of the trade immediately following the selection. One outlet also describes Memphis as using the move to add assets, highlighting that the Grizzlies load up on additional draft picks in the opening round, while the Thunder acquire Stirtz at No. 16. The reports describe the outcome of the selection and subsequent trade, but do not provide additional context on the specific terms of the exchange in the provided text.