There was a time when Ja Morant was in MVP conversations. Much of the talk since, however, has been much more negative, and that manifested itself at the 2026 NBA Trade Deadline, when everyone knew the Grizzlies point guard was available -- but no one was trying too hard to pry him from Memphis.
The Memphis Grizzlies broke their power duo on February 2. They sent Jaren Jackson Jr. to the Utah Jazz. while Ja Morant remained in Memphis. Still, the Grizzlies couldn’t break the bond Jaren Jackson Jr.
Recently, it was announced that new Utah Jazz trade acquisition Jaren Jackson Jr. would undergo season-ending surgery on his knee. The news comes just a week after Jackson Jr.
There were questions about whether the Memphis Grizzlies would tank the season away, after they fell out of playoff contention and in light of Ja Morant's absences and the trade of Jaren Jackson Jr.
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Aside from Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, another shocking name who was not dealt at the trade deadline was Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant.
The Memphis Grizzlies are stopping by Denver for the second matchup of the season with the Nuggets. The latter has a bit of an advantage playing a mile above sea level, helping them have an extra wing mate in games.
Wander into any opposing locker room lately, and Cam Spencer’s name is highlighted on the board. No one on Beale Street should be particularly shocked by the news.
The Memphis Grizzlies had an active NBA trade deadline, headlined by their blockbuster trade sending Jaren Jackson Jr. to the Utah Jazz. In the trade, the Grizzlies also sent out John Konchar, Jock Landale, and Vince Williams Jr.
Former Tennessee guard Jahmai Mashack has been thrust into an expanded role with the Memphis Grizzlies in recent weeks. And on Monday night in San Francisco, the VFL made his biggest impact of the season.
The Memphis Grizzlies signaled that they are ready to rebuild after trading former Defensive Player of the Year Jaren Jackson Jr. to the Utah Jazz ahead of the deadline.
The Memphis Grizzlies season has been completely blown up. Between trade rumors, actual trades, injuries, and plenty of internal conflicts, they find themselves as the Western Conferences 11th seed.
The Memphis Grizzlies are in a rut, and there doesn't seem to be a way out any time soon. The team struggles are reflected in NBA.com writer John Schuhmann's power rankings this week, as the team has fallen from No.
The Memphis Grizzlies had a surprising NBA trade deadline, signaling they are close to hitting the reset button as they shipped Jaren Jackson Jr. to the Utah Jazz.
The Memphis Grizzlies are making an addition to their roster with one of the open spots the team had after the traded line. According to HoopsHype Insider Michael Scotto, the Grizzlies are signing Lawson Lovering to a 10-day contract.
The Grizzlies are signing 7’1” rookie center Lawson Lovering to a 10-day contract, Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype tweets. Lovering has spent this season with the Memphis Hustle in the G League.
The Memphis Grizzlies are playing their fifth game in eight nights, but fortunately for them, they’ll see a weaker version of the Warriors in Golden State.
The Memphis Grizzlies didn’t just approach the 2026 NBA trade deadline. They detonated it. Franchise cores were moved, timelines were accelerated, and the once-feared “Grit and Grind 2.0” identity officially gave way to a youth-driven rebuild.
The Memphis Grizzlies fell to 20-31 after back-to-back losses to the Portland Trail Blazers. A consistent trend that appeared in both losses was Memphis blew a 15-point lead, followed by an 11-point lead, to lose its back-to-back set.
The Memphis Grizzlies traded Jaren Jackson Jr. in a blockbuster deal at the deadline, but held on to disgruntled guard Ja Morant. According to ESPN's Brian Windhorst, it's no surprise that the out-of-favor Morant is staying put.
The Utah Jazz made a big splash by trading three future picks and two prospects to the Memphis Grizzlies for Jaren Jackson Jr., a trade that gives the Jazz both a star and one of the biggest starting lineups in the NBA.