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2019 NBA Draft Rumors: Grizzlies ‘Intend’ To Select Ja Morant With No. 2 Pick, Knicks ‘Will Do Its Due Diligence’ With No. 3 Pick

With a new system implemented at the 2019 NBA Draft Lottery, there were numerous surprises, highlighted by the Los Angeles Lakers moving up seven spots and landing the No. 4 pick.

As the New York Knicks dropped two spots with the No. 3 pick, the New Orleans Pelicans and Memphis Grizzlies both moved up six spots as they landed the No. 1 and No. 2 picks, respectively.

While the Pelicans will select Zion Williamson, it is widely expected Ja Morant and RJ Barrett will not be available when the Lakers are officially on the clock.