Ja Morant traded to Portland Trail Blazers from Memphis Grizzlies
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 3:12 AM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
Ja Morant has been traded from the Memphis Grizzlies to the Portland Trail Blazers. In the deal, the Trail Blazers receive Morant while the Grizzlies acquire Jerami Grant and Kris Murray. This move marks a significant change for Morant, who seeks a fresh start away from the Grizzlies. With Portland, he joins star players Damian Lillard and Jrue Holiday, and will look to prove himself once again. The Grizzlies, having shifted from their previous core, embrace a new direction as they prepare for the upcoming season.
- •Morant traded for Jerami Grant and Kris Murray
- •Portland seeks to rejuvenate its team with Morant
- •Morant joins leaders Lillard and Holiday in Portland
- •Grizzlies adapt to a new direction post-trade
- •Trade raises questions about Scoot Henderson's long-term role
- 3:12 AMYahoo Sports — Winners, losers from Ja Morant trade to Portland Trail Blazers
"Portland fans are winners, Scoot Henderson is a different story.
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