The Grizzlies could use the second overall pick on center Hasheem Thabeet this Thursday.

Thabeet is widely considered a top-three pick, and the Thunder are expected to take him if the Grizzlies don't.

"He has an ability that's in short supply in basketball: To block and alter shots. He's a defensive presence," Memphis general manager Chris Wallace said. "When people cross that foul line they're looking for him. In today's game with the defense rules, no matter how good of a defender your perimeter players are, you're going to give up dribble penetration. Thabeet gives you someone on the back line who can deal with that dribble penetration."

The Grizzlies have already met with Thabeet twice, but a third meeting was canceled on Saturday as the center cited a shoulder injury.