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Blazers are unlikely to bring back 1 notable player after Ja Morant trade

Blazers are unlikely to bring back 1 notable player after Ja Morant trade

Ja Morant may have come at an additional cost for the Portland Trail Blazers. The Blazers are not expected to retain free agent center Robert Williams III, Jason Quick of The Athletic reported on Monday.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 29
Why Skip Bayless is ‘intrigued’ by Ja Morant’s fit with Blazers

Why Skip Bayless is ‘intrigued’ by Ja Morant’s fit with Blazers

The Portland Trail Blazers made their big move in their first offseason under new owner Tom Dundon after acquiring Ja Morant in a multi-player trade with the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday.

Memphis Grizzlies News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 29
Grizzlies pen heartfelt goodbye to Ja Morant after Trail Blazers trade

Grizzlies pen heartfelt goodbye to Ja Morant after Trail Blazers trade

The Ja Morant era is Memphis is over. After a tumultuous past few years, the Memphis Grizzlies have decided to part ways with the high-flying point guard.

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How many of the players with the most career triple-doubles for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Ja Morant trade grades: Trail Blazers land former All-Star, ending controversial Grizzlies tenure  ·  CBSSports.com
Ja Morant trade: Trail Blazers land former All-Star, ending controversial Grizzlies tenure  ·  CBSSports.com
Sources: Grizzlies trading star Morant to Blazers  ·  ESPN
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The 25 most impactful international NBA draft picks of all-time

The 25 most impactful international NBA draft picks of all-time

The NBA is truly a global league. As such, there have been historical impacts left on the game by players of all walks of life. Some of the game's all-time

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Every NBA team's best-ever second-round draft pick

Every NBA team's best-ever second-round draft pick

In the NBA Draft, the first round is where teams look for players who could be stars or at least contribute right away. Then there's the second round, where the stakes are low and not much is expected.

NBA News / Yardbarker / June 29
Grizzlies complete roster teardown with Ja Morant deal

Grizzlies complete roster teardown with Ja Morant deal

The young Memphis Grizzlies looked like an emerging powerhouse when they finished second in the Western Conference in 2022 and 2023. Three seasons later, the core of that team has all been traded away.

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NBA News / Field Level Media / June 29
Reports: Ja Morant traded to Trail Blazers

Reports: Ja Morant traded to Trail Blazers

Ja Morant is headed to the Portland Trail Blazers in a trade that would end his volatile run with the Memphis Grizzlies, according to multiple reports Monday.

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NBA News / Yardbarker / June 29
Trail Blazers create logjam at point guard with Ja Morant trade

Trail Blazers create logjam at point guard with Ja Morant trade

The Portland Trail Blazers are taking a gamble that Ja Morant can return to form with their team. They've also added a fourth pricey point guard to their roster.

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Memphis Grizzlies News / Larry Brown Sports / June 29
Ja Morant has been traded by the Grizzlies

Ja Morant has been traded by the Grizzlies

After months of rumors, the Memphis Grizzlies have finally pulled the trigger on a Ja Morant trade. The Grizzlies are trading Morant to the Portland Trail Blazers, according to Shams Charania of ESPN.

Olivier-Maxence Prosper News / Hoops Rumors / June 29
Grizzlies Pick Up Contract Options On Prosper, Jackson

Grizzlies Pick Up Contract Options On Prosper, Jackson

The Grizzlies are picking up their options on the 2026/27 contracts of Olivier-Maxence Prosper and GG Jackson, Jake Fischer of The Stein Line reports (Twitter links).

Cameron Boozer News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 29
Grizzlies’ Cameron Boozer sends ‘shockingly good’ warning to rest of NBA

Grizzlies’ Cameron Boozer sends ‘shockingly good’ warning to rest of NBA

The Memphis Grizzlies underwent a massive rebuild over the recent years. They swapped out stars like Jaren Jackson Jr. and Desmond Bane for a surplus of draft picks.

Memphis Grizzlies News / AirJordanChronicles / June 26
'Not that explosively athletic': Skip Bayless Doubts Cameron Boozer’s Talent after 2026 NBA Draft Pick

'Not that explosively athletic': Skip Bayless Doubts Cameron Boozer’s Talent after 2026 NBA Draft Pick

High draft picks always face pressure from the voices in sports media. Skip Bayless is already putting the brakes on the draft hype.  The Memphis Grizzlies selected Cameron Boozer with the No.

Memphis Grizzlies News / The SportsRush / June 24
Karim Lopez Becomes First Ever Mexican Selected In NBA Draft First Round

Karim Lopez Becomes First Ever Mexican Selected In NBA Draft First Round

Karim López has become the first Mexican-born player ever selected in the NBA Draft first round, as he was snapped up by the Memphis Grizzlies. Only one Mexican-born player had ever been drafted at all before this moment.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Hoops Rumors / June 23
Karim Lopez To Grizzlies At No. 21

Karim Lopez To Grizzlies At No. 21

After trading down twice, from No. 16 to 17 to 21, the Grizzlies have drafted forward Karim Lopez. The Pistons technically made the pick on behalf of Memphis, since the trade will be officially finalized after the draft.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Field Level Media / June 20
Report: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope exercising option to stay in Memphis

Report: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope exercising option to stay in Memphis

After missing out on nearly half of last season, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope reportedly is giving it another go in Memphis. The two-time NBA champion swingman will exercise his $21.6 million player option for next season and remain with the Grizzlies, ESPN reported Friday.

Kobe Bryant News / EssentiallySports / June 19
'A Two-Year Deal They Was Throwing': Grizzlies Icon Tony Allen Rejected Lakers Deal Despite Kobe Bryant’s Personal Text

'A Two-Year Deal They Was Throwing': Grizzlies Icon Tony Allen Rejected Lakers Deal Despite Kobe Bryant’s Personal Text

Kobe Bryant would often recruit teammates who had already proven they wouldn’t back down from him. Memphis Grizzlies legend Tony Allen was one of them.

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