The Bucks are among the teams with interest in Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant, multiple league sources tell Jim Owczarski of The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (subscription required). Morant, a two-time All-Star who has been plagued by injury and off-court woes in recent years, will miss his fifth straight game on Sunday vs. Brooklyn due to […]
Former NBA forward Chandler Parsons weighed in on Ja Morant’s struggles during a recent appearance on Run It Back, describing the Memphis guard as “so checked out.” Parsons added, via HoopsHype, “He is so unhappy. He is frustrated, and I don’t know every detail of the situation…he’s becoming a negative impact on this franchise, and […] The post Chandler Parsons says Ja Morant is “checked out” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The NBA hopes Grizzlies guard Ja Morant can play Sunday after the star missed Thursday's start of a two-game NBA Europe series against the Magic with a right calf issue.
The NBA Trade Deadline is still some weeks away, but fantasy basketball managers are already feeling the effects of the rumors.
The Grizzlies' asking price for Ja Morant might surprise you.
The whispers connecting Jaren Jackson Jr. to the Boston Celtics have circulated through NBA trade rumor mills, but Memphis Grizzlies fans can rest easy. A clear examination of roster construction, financial logistics, and draft capital underscores how a potential trade is fundamentally unserious, representing little more than wishful thinking. Derrick White and Payton Pritchard, plus […] The post Why Celtics’ Jaren Jackson Jr. rumored trade interest does not worry Grizzlies appeared first on ...
The Minnesota Timberwolves have identified Charlotte Hornets guard Collin Sexton as a potential trade target, league sources told HoopsHype on Friday, January 16. Sexton is on an expiring $18.98 million contract, making him a viable option for a short-term roster boost. Earlier this season, Minnesota showed interest in Memphis’ Ja Morant, conducting due diligence with […] The post Timberwolves target Collin Sexton in trade talks appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Rich Paul urges the Lakers to trade Austin Reaves for Jaren Jackson Jr amid Ja Morant's nearly imminent move from the Grizzlies.
Thursday’s loss to San Antonio marked the halfway point of the Bucks‘ season, and the team’s 17-24 record is its worst first-half mark since 2015/16, writes Eric Nehm of The Athletic. Although Nehm describes Milwaukee as looking “lost,” the front office has held firm on its stance that star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo isn’t going anywhere […]
The Memphis Grizzlies have indicated that their intention is to build around Jaren Jackson Jr. whether they trade Jar Morant or not. However, if Morant is traded, rival teams are expected to test the Grizzlies resolve on keeping Jackson. Teams like the Atlanta Hawks and Toronto Raptors, who are looking for a big man, could reach out to Memphis about Jackson. Both the Hawks and Raptors have been linked to Anthony Davis, who suffered what seems to be a serious left hand injury this week.
Few storylines carry the weight of Ja Morant’s uncertain future with Tuomas Iisalo’s regrouping Memphis Grizzlies as the NBA Trade Deadline looms. Once the electrifying face of the Grind City revival, the two-time All-Star has seen his tenure marred by injuries and off-court issues alike. A rocky campaign that’s left a 16-22 Play-In-bound squad out […] The post Where Grizzlies can find All-Star returns for Ja Morant amid trade turmoil appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Ja Morant era for the Memphis Grizzlies appears to be coming to an end, but for the Miami Heat, Minnesota Timberwolves, or Sacramento Kings, their Morant era could be beginning soon. After a tumultuous last few seasons in Memphis, which have included suspensions, injuries, and public criticism, Morant could be on his way to […] The post NBA rumors: Heat, Timberwolves among immediate Ja Morant trade suitors appeared first on ClutchPoints .
As Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball has put out onslaughts against different teams and continues to be a standout player, there could be a discussion about a potential future where he is not on the team past this season. With Ball accomplishing various feats with the Hornets, the latest reporting surrounding the point guard suggests […] The post Hornets rumors: LaMelo Ball won’t be traded this season, but what about the summer? appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Tuomas Iisalo’s Memphis Grizzlies did not set out to replace Ja Morant. Not publicly, anyway. Morant remains the franchise’s most electric talent, its most recognizable face and, when healthy and available, its emotional engine. But NBA front offices plan for contingencies, and coaches who survive in this league tend to think two steps ahead. Over […] The post How Grizzlies transformed Cam Spencer into perfect Ja Morant replacement appeared first on ClutchPoints .
NBAThe optics have been complicated, the noise unavoidable, and the questions persistent. Ja Morant’s fence-mending has not been on the floor, the Memphis Grizzlies have slipped into the Western Conference’s play-in tier, and a season that once carried top-six expectations now requires nightly grit just to stay afloat. Still, Jaren Jackson Jr. does not believe […] The post Why Ja Morant is still ‘family’ to Jaren Jackson Jr.’s Grizzlies despite Berlin drama appeared first on ClutchPoints .
As Ja Morant uncertainty rises, rivals monitor Jaren Jackson Jr.
Has Ja Morant played his last game for the Memphis Grizzlies? After seeing Trae Young traded from the Atlanta Hawks to the Washington Wizards, Morant has become the focus around the league heading into the NBA trade deadline, especially since his tensions from earlier in the 2025-26 season never dissipated. Drama surrounding Morant and the […] The post Sources: Ja Morant’s ‘silent’ Grizzlies trade request charted path toward potential Heat deal appeared first on ClutchPoints .