Ja Morant

The Memphis Grizzlies have embraced the rebuild around some of their younger players like Cedric Coward and had been seeking out trades for Ja Morant prior to the 2026 NBA trade deadline. As rumors continue to float around Morant and his future with the franchise, Coward wants everyone to know exactly what the Grizzlies point […] The post Cedric Coward defends Ja Morant, fires back at his critics appeared first on ClutchPoints .

As one of the most electrifying players in the NBA, it’s only right that Memphis Grizzlies’ franchise star Ja Morant has a shoe to match his explosive game. His most recent signature sneaker, the Nike Ja 3, is easily the most unique of his collection and offers the wildest colorways we’ve seen throughout the last […] The post Ja Morant teases wild new ‘Ja Raffe’ Nike Ja 3 sneakers appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The NBA Slam Dunk Contest has always been a staple of All-Star Weekend. It is the one event we always anticipated watching as kids, and it’s arguably the most searched NBA content on YouTube, as fans always want to relive the jaw-dropping moments from Michael Jordan, Vince Carter, Zach LaVine, and Aaron Gordon, among many […] The post Why it’s time for NBA to ditch Dunk Contest after latest flop at All-Star Weekend appeared first on ClutchPoints .

To say the Philadelphia 76ers have expected a lot out of VJ Edgecombe as a rookie would be an understatement. Joining the red, white, and blue as a 20-year-old rookie out of Baylor, Edgecombe has started all 50 games he’s appeared in alongside Tyrese Maxey and company in 2025-26, being tasked with spacing the floor, […] The post 76ers’ VJ Edgecombe drops blunt Ja Morant toughest player claim appeared first on ClutchPoints .

With Miami Heat forward Keshad Johnson winning the 2026 Slam Dunk contest, there is still some discussion about the event itself and the changes that need to be made. As people wonder what the future of the Slam Dunk contest will look like, former player Kendrick Perkins has a request to the league. Perkins wouldn’t […] The post Kendrick Perkins challenges Anthony Edwards, Ja Morant, Victor Wembanyama to fix ’embarrassing’ Dunk Contest appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Recently, it was announced that new Utah Jazz trade acquisition Jaren Jackson Jr. would undergo season-ending surgery on his knee. The news comes just a week after Jackson Jr. was traded from the Memphis Grizzlies in return for a package that mostly centered around draft compensation. Now, Jackson Jr.’s former Grizzlies teammate, point guard Ja […] The post Grizzlies’ Ja Morant wishes Jaren Jackson Jr well after injury news appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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...