At least 13 front office executives are wringing hands and perhaps searching for lucky charms to hold Thursday at the NBA's most anticipated draft lottery.

Grizzlies' brass, however, won't just sit around until the LeBron James Sweepstakes takes shape.

The team escalates its draft preparation today at Rhodes College, where the first in a series of prospects will subject themselves to intense scrutiny through workouts and interviews.

Griz president of basketball operations Jerry West must make good use of two first-round draft picks no matter what happens at the draft lottery.