Memphis Grizzlies trade Ja Morant, rally around rookie Cameron Boozer
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
On June 23, 2026, the Memphis Grizzlies traded Ja Morant to the Portland Trail Blazers for Jerami Grant and Kris Murray, marking the end of the Morant era in Memphis. With Morant's departure, the organization is focusing on rookie Cameron Boozer, who was selected third overall in the 2026 NBA Draft. Boozer expressed confidence in the team's potential, indicating they are poised to surprise many this season. As the roster undergoes changes, the team aims to build around Boozer's talent in pursuit of success as the new season approaches.
- •Grizzlies trade Ja Morant to Trail Blazers for Grant and Murray
- •Cameron Boozer was drafted third overall by Memphis
- •Boozer believes the team will exceed expectations this season
- •Morant's number 12 jersey is now available, while Boozer wears 27
- •Memphis is focusing on a rebuild around its rookie talent
- 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — With Morant Gone, Memphis Is All-In On Rookie Cameron Boozer
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