Ja Morant Trade Looms For Memphis Grizzlies

Merlin sees the Grizzlies accelerating a rebuild. After sending Jaren Jackson Jr. to Utah, Memphis is now "motivated to trade" Ja Morant, with sources saying their "asking price for Morant has dropped dramatically." The team has stockpiled seven first-round picks and is even "open to taking on long-term salary if it can deliver additional quality draft capital" as it pivots around Zach Edey and Cedric Coward. Merlin notes the end of a once-bright core and the start of a patient reset. Teams mentioned as suitors include the Kings and Raptors, and talks of a multi-team deal that moves Domantas Sabonis are already swirling. Morant’s injury history and falling production have softened his market, but a contender willing to bet on his ceiling could still change the script.