NBA Insiders have released numerous bombshell trade reports this season.
From the Atlanta Hawks being open to trading Trae Young (and eventually doing so) and the Dallas Mavericks exploring Anthony Davis’ trade market, there’s plenty of action across the league.
On Friday, a bombshell trade report regarding Ja Morant revealed the Memphis Grizzlies’ true feelings about their 6-foot-2 superstar.
“Just in: For the first time, the Memphis Grizzlies are entertaining offers to potentially move two-time All-Star Ja Morant ahead of the Feb. 5 NBA trade deadline,” ESPN’s Shams Charania stated on X/Twitter.
“Multiple teams are pursuing Morant in trade talks, and rival executives believe the Grizzlies would prioritize draft picks and young players in return, sources said. Morant, 26, is under contract with the Grizzlies through the 2027-28 season.”
“Memphis is considering multiple paths forward amid the emergence of several promising young players, including building around them and 2023 Defensive Player of the Year Jaren Jackson Jr. The Grizzlies also remain open to continue on with Morant as a focal part of their retool.”
While the Grizzlies likely aren’t thrilled about the possibility of trading their franchise point guard, Morant’s health concerns and inability to develop a serviceable perimeter jump shot (20.8% three-point shooting percentage) have left them no choice but to consider the idea.
It also doesn’t help that the Grizzlies haven’t reached their desired level of postseason success with Morant leading the way, as the franchise has won only one playoff series since the start of the 26-year-old’s rookie season (2019-20).
The Grizzlies, who currently possess a 16-21 record and will likely have to win two Play-In contests come April to reach the playoffs, wouldn’t be foolish to begin rebuilding their roster before the Feb. 5 trade deadline.
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