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The Memphis Grizzlies didn’t just approach the 2026 NBA trade deadline. They detonated it. Franchise cores were moved, timelines were accelerated, and the once-feared “Grit and Grind 2.0” identity officially gave way to a youth-driven rebuild. Yet amid all the seismic transactions, the most consequential decision Memphis made might have been the one it didn’t. […]

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 Memphis Grizzlies did not straddle the fence at the NBA trade deadline. They chose a direction, and EVP/GM Zach Kleiman signaled a belief that a return to the NBA Playoffs can happen sooner than later. Still, trading away Jaren Jackson Jr. while keeping Ja Morant marked a definitive pivot. For a front office often […]

The now draft-rich Memphis Grizzlies exited the NBA Trade Deadline having made a seismic shift to the roster, and with that came a familiar wave of speculation around the long-term direction. Only Ja Morant remains from a core that was pushing for the West’s top seed for most of last season. EVP/GM Zach Kleiman anticipated […]

The NBA trade deadline came and went, and reports are claiming the Memphis Grizzlies received little to no interest in Ja Morant. On Friday, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst revealed what he was hearing around the league about how the other 29 teams valued the star point guard. During the latest episode of “Get Up” on ESPN, […]

Uncertainty continues to surround the status of Ja Morant after the NBA trade deadline passed with the Memphis Grizzlies opting to keep their franchise guard amid months of speculation. On Friday, general manager Zach Kleiman offered little clarity on whether Morant will return this season, delivering a measured response that underscored the medical nature of […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have let it be known this past week that they’re looking to go into a new direction with their franchise. The first indicator was trading Jaren Jackson Jr. to the Utah Jazz, and in return, they received three first-round picks. The domino that many people were waiting to fall was Ja Morant, […]

The Memphis Grizzlies made a big trade right before the deadline, but it involved Jaron Jackson Jr., and not Ja Morant. In fact, it sounds as though Morant got little to no interest from teams around the league. On Thursday, former center turned ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins sent the star point guard a rather harsh […]

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 […]

With the trade deadline just hours away, the Milwaukee Bucks still have Giannis Antetokounmpo on their team despite rumors heating up over the past week. Though there are several teams that are still holding out hope of landing him before the deadline, many think that Antetokounmpo is staying past the deadline, according to NBA insider […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are heading toward a rebuild, and the next player that is probably on the move is Ja Morant. There have been several teams interested in the Grizzlies’ guard, but it’s uncertain who will be the one with the best package. As of now, the two teams that have been gaining traction are […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have been active during this 2026 NBA trade deadline in trying to reconfigure the roster and move forward with a younger group of players. The season started with Jaren Jackson Jr. and Ja Morant, and it will all but likely end with both of them off the roster. Memphis traded Desmond Bane […]

The Memphis Grizzlies trading Jaren Jackson Jr. for three first-round picks was a big signal that they are ready to go into rebuild mode, and they still have some more moves to make. The next big one is moving Ja Morant, who has interest from several teams leading up to the trade deadline. The Grizzlies […]

The Miami Heat have been in the rumor mill as of late, with some fans wondering if the team might be working on a trade to bring in Milwaukee Bucks disgruntled star Giannis Antetokounmpo. Now that the Minnesota Timberwolves and Golden State Warriors seem to have taken the lead in those talks, it seems that […]

With apologies to Desmond Bane, the Memphis Grizzlies have long been defined by the dynamic duo of Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. That All-Star, All-Defense pairing brought electrifying athleticism, defensive prowess, and playoff contention to a small-market franchise starved for attention. Those days are long gone now that Danny Ainge has struck an NBA […]

The Miami Heat, under Hall of Famer Pat Riley’s watch, have always been in the business of acquiring superstar talent. With every superstar that becomes available on the market, there’s no coincidence that the Heat are always involved. The same is the case right now in the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade sweepstakes — with the Heat […]

The Memphis Grizzlies finally shook the jet lag and snapped a six-game losing streak in the rubber match with the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves. Jaren Jackson Jr. went off for 30 points. Cedric Coward scaled the rookie wall once again. Ty Jerome helped save the day. Everyone exhaled. For Tuomas Iisalo, the relief was rooted less […]

We’re back with another betting prediction and pick for today’s NBA slate as we continue with this next Western Conference tilt. The Minnesota Timberwolves (31-19) will take on the Memphis Grizzlies (18-29) to finish their back-to-back, the season series tied 1-1. Check our NBA odds series for the Timberwolves-Grizzlies prediction and pick. The Minnesota Timberwolves are currently […]

For most franchises, ongoing star drama signals disaster. That’s certainly true for the Memphis Grizzlies. On the flip side, the growing tension around Ja Morant may present a rare opportunity to reset the organization on its own terms. As the February 5 trade deadline approaches, Memphis finds itself caught between salvaging a fractured partnership or […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have spent the last several seasons branding themselves as a rising power built on swagger, youth, and internal continuity. As the 2026 NBA trade deadline approaches, though, that vision is under its most serious threat yet. Injuries, philosophical clashes, and the question of Ja Morant’s future are looming. These have turned what […]

Ambition and impatience are strange bedfellows. If the Miami Heat aren’t careful, they’ll soon find out how dangerus that combination can be. Miami, of course, has never been shy about swinging big. Pat Riley’s legacy is built on audacity and an almost mythic belief that the next superstar will eventually choose South Beach. That said, […]

As fans have been awaiting injury updates for Memphis Grizzlies guard Ty Jerome, who has yet to play in the regular season for the team, the next chance comes on Friday against the New Orleans Pelicans. With Jerome looking to reach his full potential with the Grizzlies, it hasn’t been shown yet due to a right […]

The pursuit of a “whale” has become the defining characteristic of the Pat Riley era in South Beach. For years, the Miami Heat have been linked to Giannis Antetokounmpo, the two-time MVP who represents the ultimate prize for a franchise that prides itself on “Heat Culture.” However, as the 2026 NBA trade deadline approaches, the […]

The clock is ticking for the New Orleans Pelicans to make a move, as the trade deadline is quickly approaching. The Pelicans are already rumored to be shopping around Zion Williamson, Trey Murphy III, and Herb Jones. But as of writing, the Pelicans have stayed pat, perhaps awaiting what the other teams will do, especially […]

The future of Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant is up in the air as the trade deadline closes in. According to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints, the Chicago Bulls have been among the teams frequently mentioned as potential landing spots for Morant. One of those who concurs is none other than Bill Simmons. On the latest episode […]

As the NBA trade deadline approaches with nine days remaining until Feb. 5, speculation surrounding Ja Morant continues to swirl. One rumored destination, however, appears firmly off the table. Veteran NBA insider Marc Stein pushed back strongly this week on reports linking the Memphis Grizzlies star to the New Orleans Pelicans. In a post shared […]

It has all gone downhill for Ja Morant on the Memphis Grizzlies since 2023, and he now finds himself in the center of trade talks aplenty as the Grizzlies scour the market for a potential return on someone they deemed to be their franchise cornerstone after drafting him second overall in 2019. Morant is currently […]

Memphis Grizzlies will be without star guard Ja Morant for the foreseeable future after the organization announced Saturday that he is expected to miss at least three weeks with a left elbow injury. The Grizzlies confirmed the diagnosis following Morant’s absence in Friday night’s 133-127 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans. In a team-issued statement, […]

The Phoenix Suns have shattered expectations and then some this year; expected to fall off in the aftermath of the Kevin Durant trade, the Suns have embraced being the underdog and have, in turn, become one of the most difficult teams to face on a nightly basis. They currently have a 27-17 record on the […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are set to take on the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday. Unfortunately, it appears the club will be without Ja Morant, as he is dealing with a new injury. Reports indicate that the 26-year-old point guard is suffering from a left elbow UCL sprain, according to NBA Insider Brett Siegel. It’s another […]

In the wake of the season-ending injury to Fred VanVleet before the season began, the Houston Rockets have reportedly been in the market for guard help in the weeks leading up to the NBA trade deadline. After the Trae Young trade, Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant is the biggest backcourt name available, but is he […]

As the NBA trade deadline approaches on Feb. 5, speculation has intensified around whether the Golden State Warriors could pursue a major roster shakeup following the season-ending ACL injury to Jimmy Butler III. One name that has surfaced in league chatter is Ja Morant, but a recent report has poured cold water on the idea. […]

There are exactly two weeks until the 2026 NBA trade deadline. At this point last season, five different trades had been made. So far this year, the Trae Young deal with the Atlanta Hawks and Washington Wizards has been the only trade to occur. What is the holdup around the NBA right now as the […]

It did not take long for Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant to get into another scuffle. But this time, it is not with his teammate. The Grizzlies faced the Atlanta Hawks at FedExForum on Wednesday, and things got heated in the second quarter. Morant tried to attack the rim but was bodied up by Hawks […]

The Houston Rockets had the best offseason in the NBA. They traded for Kevin Durant and Clint Capela in a seven-team deal bigger than any trade before it. They also signed Dorian Finney-Smith and Josh Okogie, in addition to re-signing Aaron Holiday, Jeff Green, Steven Adams, Jabari Smith Jr., Jae’Sean Tate, and Fred VanVleet. Now, […]

The NBA Trade Deadline is fast approaching on Feb. 5. One of those high-profile players saturated with rumors is none other than Ja Morant. It started with a report that the Memphis Grizzlies were interested in trading Morant. However, to hear Morant tell it, he isn’t going anywhere, per Marc Stein of The Stein Line. […]

The NBA Trade Deadline is just shy of a little over two weeks away, and one of the biggest names reportedly on the market is Memphis Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant. The Grizzlies were recently in Berlin and London as part of the NBA’s Europe Games, and Morant seemingly squashed any rumors that he wanted […]

In the modern NBA, the trade deadline and the weeks leading up to it are filled with tons of moves, both big and small. If a player hears his name pop up in trade rumors, it is incredibly likely that he will, in fact, be dealt. Take Trae Young, for example. The point guard was […]

In recent weeks, Ja Morant has looked the most likely to be the next high-profile trade in the NBA, with a host of teams across conferences being linked to the 26-year-old superstar. However, Tim Bontemps may have ruled out two of the most prominent teams being linked to the two-time All-Star, who only recently claimed […]