Latest Ja Morant Trade Rumors as Grizzlies Eye Offers, Value Revealed from Potential Landing Spots

Latest Ja Morant Trade Rumors as Grizzlies Eye Offers, Value Revealed from Potential Landing Spots

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Key Points:

  • The Memphis Grizzlies are open to trading point guard Ja Morant for the first time, with multiple teams showing interest, particularly the Miami Heat, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Sacramento Kings, while the Houston Rockets have no interest.
  • Memphis is prioritizing young players and draft picks in a potential trade package and is considering building around Jaren Jackson Jr., though they remain open to keeping Morant.
  • Morant, a two-time All-Star and Rookie of the Year, has two years left on his contract worth approximately $126.5 million combined, but the Grizzlies have struggled this season with a 16-21 record, sitting 10th in the Western Conference.
  • Morant's recent season has been marred by injuries