Fantasy basketball dynasty risers and fallers: Kawhi Leonard soars while Ja Morant's value slips
Pacers big man delivers elite shot-blocking upside along with steady minutes
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| Season | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | MEM | 20 | 19.5 | 3.3 | 8.1 |
| 2025 | MEM | 50 | 23.2 | 4.1 | 7.3 |
| 2024 | MEM | 9 | 25.1 | 5.6 | 8.1 |
| 2023 | MEM | 61 | 26.2 | 5.9 | 8.1 |
| 2022 | MEM | 57 | 27.4 | 5.7 | 6.7 |
| 2021 | MEM | 63 | 19.1 | 4 | 7.4 |
| 2020 | MEM | 67 | 17.8 | 3.9 | 7.3 |
Pacers big man delivers elite shot-blocking upside along with steady minutes
Bucks refused to include Ryan Rollins in Ja Morant trade talks.
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The Milwaukee Bucks’ decision to hold onto guard Ryan Rollins at the trade deadline has emerged as a defining moment in a season marked by internal tension and uncertainty. Multiple reports confirmed that the Bucks refused to include Rollins in any trade package for Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant, underscoring the organization’s long-term belief in […] The post NBA rumors: Young star Bucks refused to trade for Ja Morant at center of Doc Rivers drama appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Is this really the end of the Ja Morant era of the Memphis Grizzlies? Over the course of the last few years, the relationship between the star point guard and his team has steadily deteriorated. It’s so bad that many thought that Morant was going to be traded during the 2026 NBA trade deadline. While […] The post Grizzlies’ Ja Morant resurfacing old 2019 tweet fuels final Memphis game rumors appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Ja Morant listing his Memphis mansion has raised new questions about his long-term future.
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File this under interesting. Maybe even spicy. A hypothetical NBA trade floated by Bleacher Report’s Zach Buckley has the Suns landing Ja Morant from the Grizzlies in a deal that would shake up both franchises. The proposal? Phoenix sends Jalen Green, Khaman Maluach and a 2027 first-round pick to Memphis for Morant. That would put […] The post NBA trade idea sends Grizlies’ Ja Morant to Suns in blockbuster appeared first on Hoops Wire.
The Grizzlies intend to sign former first-round pick Dariq Whitehead to a 10-day contract, agent James Dunleavy tells Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). Memphis also plans to sign free agent forward Toby Okani, agents BJ Bass and Cam Brennick tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). More to come…
Luka Doncic does not satisfy a condition for the exception.
The Houston Rockets and Memphis Grizzlies enter Friday’s matchup at FedExForum with significant absences on both sides, as confirmed by the official NBA injury report. Houston will be without Steven Adams (left ankle, surgery), Fred VanVleet (right knee, ACL repair), and two-way player Tristen Newton. Memphis’ injury situation is more extensive, with Ja Morant (left […] The post Rockets visit Grizzlies on Friday: full injury report appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The last in our position-ranking series, point guards are down beyond the elite Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. As style of play has changed, teams are increasingly relying on bigger players to create offense. Where does that leave small point guards? Many big names - including Stephen Curry, Jalen Brunson, Tyrese Haliburton, Darius Garland, Kyrie Irving, Damian Lillard, Ja Morant, Trae Young and Fred VanVleet - face far more uncertainty than a year ago. But, as always, there are rising young player...
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The Memphis Grizzlies ruled out Ja Morant for the season because of a UCL sprain in his left elbow. The Grizzlies said Tuesday night that Morant would need a platelet-rich plasma injection to aid with the healing. The Grizzlies expected Morant to make a full recovery in time for next season. Morant, the 6-foot-2 guard in his seventh season out of Murray State, played in only 20 games this season for the Grizzlies. He averaged 19.5 points, the lowest since his second seas...
Ja Morant will miss the rest of the season with a UCL sprain in his left elbow but is expected to be ready for the start of the 2026-27 season.
The Grizzlies released medical updates for Ja Morant, Brandon Clarke, and Zach Edey today (via Twitter), announcing that all three players have officially been ruled out for the remainder of the 2025/26 season. Morant has been dealing with a sprained ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) in his left elbow and hasn’t played since January 21. In […]
The Memphis Grizzlies and Atlanta Hawks meet Monday at 7:30 PM ET at State Farm Arena with both teams managing key absences. Memphis is without Ja Morant (left elbow, UCL sprain), Santi Aldama (right knee), Zach Edey (left ankle), Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (right 5th finger), Brandon Clarke (right calf), and Scotty Pippen Jr. (right great toe). […] The post Grizzlies vs Hawks: key injuries to watch ahead of Monday clash appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
On Monday, the Memphis Grizzlies played against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center. Ultimately, the Bulls went on to win 132-107. Also, Ja Morant remained out with an elbow injury that has sidelined him for over a month. As a result, he couldn’t reunite with his former teammate, who had become a Bulls fan […] The post Ja Morant’s Grizzlies injury absence kept him from special reonnection with Yuki Kawamura appeared first on ClutchPoints .
As the Memphis Grizzlies navigate more absences than highlights, the same question is getting asked in countless ways. What does the future look like if Ja Morant is no longer the answer? Well, Ty Jerome is showing Tuomas Iisalo and the front office what a cost-effective solution looks like. While much of the league’s attention remains […] The post Why Grizzlies must give unheralded player a shot amid Ja Morant’s uncertain future appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Memphis Grizzlies and Chicago Bulls enter their latest matchup with several key players sidelined due to injuries. Memphis will be without Ja Morant (left elbow UCL sprain), Santi Aldama (right knee), and Scotty Pippen Jr. (right great toe) for injury management and recovery. Other Grizzlies players listed as out include Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (right fifth […] The post Grizzlies vs Bulls injury update for March 16 appeared first on TalkBasket.net .