New Orleans Pelicans consider trade for Ja Morant from Memphis Grizzlies
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 8:07 PM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
On June 21, discussions emerged about a potential trade between the New Orleans Pelicans and Memphis Grizzlies involving Ja Morant. The trade framework includes the Pelicans sending Dejounte Murray, Jordan Hawkins, and a 2031 second-round pick to Memphis. Morant, once an MVP candidate, has faced challenges on and off the court, and the Grizzlies are looking to move on. The deal could provide the Pelicans with an opportunity to significantly upgrade their roster, while the Grizzlies aim to shift to a new direction with a more consistent player.
- •Pelicans exploring trade for Ja Morant on June 21
- •Proposed trade: Pelicans send Murray, Hawkins, and pick to Grizzlies
- •Morant's previous performance includes 25.1 points per game three seasons ago
- •Grizzlies aim to move past the Morant era with this potential deal
- •Murray’s reliability and potential role in Memphis outlined
- 8:07 PMYahoo Sports — What Ja Morant Trade To New Orleans Pelicans Could Look Like
"The potential framework for a New Orleans Pelicans-Memphis Grizzlies trade surrounding Ja Morant and Dejounte Murray.
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