I'm making a few knee-jerk reactions (which I know many vets on this board hate seeing) to get our minds rolling:
1. The Grizzlies will not be making the playoffs.
By default, this means the Grizzlies' pick has a chance to roll over to the 2021 Draft. I think this is good in the long run because the "unknown" tends to carry more value as a trade chip.
2. There are many teams that could finish below the Grizzlies.
Based on how the season has started, it seems like all of the following could hypothetically end up with worse records: (1) Wizards, (2) Knicks, (3) Kings, (4), Pelicans, (5) Warriors, (6) Thunder, (7) Pistons, (8 ) Hornets, (9) Cavs
The biggest surprise is obviously Golden State--I could see them just scrapping this season if they go something like 6-24 to start the year. I also am a bit surprised by Sacramento's start to the season, but things could change for them. I don't see ALL of these teams finishing below the Grizzlies. However, I can see situations in which all of these teams are competing with the Grizzlies toward the end of the season for draft position.
3. I am cautiously optimistic, but with the new lottery odds anything is possible.
Go Celtics!