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Memphis Grizzlies expected to trade Ja Morant amid rebuild plans

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 4:58 AM

Last updated Jun 25, 2026

Memphis Grizzlies expected to trade Ja Morant amid rebuild plans

Summary

The Memphis Grizzlies are looking to trade Ja Morant as part of a franchise reset. NBA insider Brian Windhorst reported that Morant's time in Memphis may be over following the selection of Cameron Boozer with the No. 3 overall pick. Despite the Grizzlies' efforts, finding a trade partner for Morant has proven challenging, with several teams uninterested. Morant's recent injuries and a substantial contract complicate potential deals. He is set to earn $42.2 million next season and $44.9 million the year after, holding no trade clause leverage.

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By the Numbers

•Grizzlies dealt Desmond Bane and Jaren Jackson Jr. last year.
•Morant averaged 19.5 points and 8.1 assists in 2025-26.
•Injuries limited Morant to 79 games over three seasons.
•Morant's contract runs through the 2027-28 season.
•Grizzlies have a $29 million trade exception available.

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What they're saying

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The Memphis Grizzlies have made their intentions clear over the past year: they want a fresh start. Last summer, the franchise dealt Desmond Bane away and followed that by shipping Jaren Jackson Jr.
— Yahoo Sports

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