Seven-Team NBA Draft Trade Sends Jahmai Mashack Rights to Grizzlies Amid Warriors Approval

Tennessee basketball standout Jahmai Mashack was selected with the final pick of the 2025 NBA Draft by the Houston Rockets, but his draft rights were initially traded to the Memphis Grizzlies. Known for his exceptional defensive skills and praised as possibly the best perimeter defender in college basketball, Mashack was set to join the Grizzlies and participate in their Summer League games. However, his rights became part of a historic seven-team trade that sent him to the Golden State Warriors, creating uncertainty about his immediate team affiliation. Despite this, Mashack's mother clarified that the plan remains for him to stay in Memphis, pending the completion of the initial draft-night trade through the Warriors. Mashack has been unable to practice with the Grizzlies until the trade is fully finalized but is expected to debut with them soon. The seven-team trade also involved high-profile players like Kevin Durant and Clint Capela, highlighting the complexity of the deal.