The fact that Ja Morant wasn’t traded at last week’s deadline came as a bit of a surprise to him, according to Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints, who says the Grizzlies weren’t willing to accept a package similar to what Atlanta got for Trae Young. The Grizzlies talked to the Heat, Timberwolves, and Bucks about Morant, […]
In retrospect, 2023 was truly the beginning of the end for the Ja Morant-led Memphis Grizzlies. Their first-round exit at the hands of the Los Angeles Lakers and the eventual departure of Dillon Brooks in free agency has led all the way to where the Grizzlies are today: in the middle of a rebuild, with […] The post Grizzlies 2026 NBA trade deadline grade after 2 deals, keeping Ja Morant appeared first on ClutchPoints .
On Wednesday evening, the Denver Nuggets will hit the floor for the final time before the All-Star break for a home game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Both Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray are on the injury report for this game, with Jokic being listed as probable due to a left ankle sprain, and Murray as […] The post Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray on injury report vs. Grizzlies in final game before All-Star break appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Ja Morant expected to be moved, but no trade happened at the NBA deadline. Now, the star point guard is committed to restoring his value.
The Memphis Grizzlies had an active NBA trade deadline, headlined by their blockbuster trade sending Jaren Jackson Jr. to the Utah Jazz. In the trade, the Grizzlies also sent out John Konchar, Jock Landale, and Vince Williams Jr. while getting back Walter Clayton Jr., Taylor Hendricks, Kyle Anderson, Georges Niang, and three first round picks. […] The post What’s next for Ja Morant, Grizzlies after no deal materialized at NBA trade deadline? appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Memphis Grizzlies and Golden State Warriors face a significant injury battle ahead of their Monday, February 9 matchup at Chase Center. Tipoff is scheduled for 10:00 PM ET (7:00 PM PT). Memphis will be without Ja Morant, sidelined with a left elbow UCL sprain, and Santi Aldama, out with right knee injury management. Center […] The post Grizzlies vs Warriors injury report: Morant, Curry sidelined on Monday appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Memphis Grizzlies General Manager Zach Kleiman outlined the franchise's strategy and addressed the situation with Ja Morant after they traded Jaren Jackson Jr. to the Utah Jazz for three future first-round picks. The Jackson trade accelerates their rebuild after dealing Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic in June for a comparable package. Kleiman emphasized Memphis is not starting from zero. He dismissed lengthy rebuilding timelines and expressed confidence in the team's assets and young talent...
The Memphis Grizzlies visit the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night at Moda Center, with both teams managing lengthy injury reports that could shape rotations and ball-handling responsibilities. Portland enters 23-28 and 10th in the Western Conference, while Memphis sits 20-29 and 11th, making availability a key factor in a game with play-in implications. Memphis […] The post Grizzlies vs Trail Blazers injury report: Morant, Avdija listed appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The rebuilding Memphis Grizzlies have lived at both ends of the contender spectrum in a short window. They pushed the Golden State Warriors a few years ago. Last spring, Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. again looked built for a deep run after spending much of the season jockeying for the top seed, only to […] The post Why Grizzlies must give Walter Clayton Jr. carte blanche to run bench unit appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Heat were one of only three teams that didn’t make a trade ahead of Thursday’s deadline. As Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald writes, the team has been trending in the wrong direction for two months, going just 13-18 over its past 31 games after a 14-7 start. Despite having another middling record (27-25), […]
Ja Morant stayed put at the NBA trade deadline, but that doesn’t mean the Grizzlies have changed course. According to Joe Vardon of The Athletic, Memphis plans to revisit Morant trade talks during the 2026 offseason and still intends to move him at that time. Holding onto him now was more about timing than direction. […] The post Grizzlies still likely to trade Ja Morant in offseason appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Morant will remain in Memphis after reportedly being shopped ahead of the NBA trade deadline.
Between his suspensions, injuries and issues with coaches, Ja Morant’s value has tanked.
Ja Morant has been on the trade block since January as the Memphis Grizzlies evaluate their options after also trading Desmond Bane and Jaren Jackson Jr. The Grizzlies realize that the trade value of Morant has dipped after he was one one of the NBA's most promising young franchise players. "They were able to get a bundle of picks for Desmond Bane, and same thing with Jaren Jackson Jr.-that is not there for Ja Morant," said ESPN's Tim MacMahon on the NBA Today Trade Deadline special. "In fact...
As the Thursday afternoon NBA trade deadline rapidly approaches, Memphis Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant’s time with the franchise that drafted him second overall in 2019 appears to be coming to an end. The Grizzlies have made Morant readily available in trade talks, and the organization has shifted its focus to a full-scale rebuild after […] The post Sources: Grizzlies receiving no value in Ja Morant trade discussions appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The 2026 NBA Trade Deadline was bonkers. Many players were sent away, and it involved a ton of star players as well. The biggest names of them all did not get traded, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Ja Morant; however, many teams got better over the course of the week. Anthony Davis, James Harden, Darius Garland, Jaren […] The post Updated 2026 NBA Finals odds after wild trade deadline appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Grizzlies reportedly made a significant trade request for Ja Morant, but the Heat showed no interest.
The Minnesota Timberwolves and Miami Heat are believed to still be in the running to trade for Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo ahead of the NBA deadline at 3:00 PM ET on Thursday. However, like where the Golden State Warriors landed when they moved on to trade for Kristaps Porzingis, there is widespread belief that the Bucks will not trade Antetokounmpo before the deadline. In part because of reluctance to trade Antetokounmpo, the Bucks are looking at ways to upgrade their ros...
Giannis Antetokounmpo and Ja Morant are waiting to learn whether they’ll be changing addresses after a former MVP and plenty of other big-name players already have switched teams ahead of Thursday's NBA trade deadline. Antetokounmpo has been the center of attention heading into the trade deadline amid reports that the Milwaukee Bucks have started listening to offers for the two-time MVP and nine-time all-NBA selection. Antetokounmpo, who hasn’t played since straining his right calf on Jan. 23...
