The Vancouver Grizzlies had trouble attracting Americans to play in Canada.  But the Memphis Grizzlies are interested in Europeans playing in the United States.  The Grizz were impressed by workouts with Mehmet Okur (Turkey) and Martin Rancik (Slovakia) on Monday.  In addition to the #6 pick, the Grizzlies have the 27th, 33rd and 48th picks.

In related news, the petition to block arena funding in Memphis has stopped.  Council changed the source of funds, which rendered the petition ineffective.  Petition organizers claimed they helped improve the deal Memphis will get.  All that remains is for the league to approve the team's transfer.