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Grizzlies To Trade Santi Aldama To Mavericks

The Grizzlies and Mavericks have agreed to a trade that will send forward Santi Aldama to Dallas, reports Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter links). The Mavs will also acquire forward Tarik Biberovic‘s draft rights in the deal.

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Grizzlies, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Likely To Part Ways

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope‘s days in Memphis appear to be numbered, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes, who reports (via Twitter) that the Grizzlies are

Ja Morant News / Scoop B / July 1

Exclusive: Inside the Nike-Backed Architecture of the Ja Morant Blockbuster Trade to Portland

The landscape of the NBA has shifted dramatically following the blockbuster announcement that the Memphis Grizzlies have officially traded two-time All-Star point guard Ja Morant to the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for Jerami Grant, Kris Murray, and $1 million in cash.

Ja Morant News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NBA Rookies of the Year' quiz

How many NBA Rookie of the Year winners from the lottery era (1985 to present) can you name in five minutes?

The 'NBA Playoff scoring-record by team' quiz

The '30 PPG in the regular season' quiz

The 'Triple-Double leaders by team' quiz

Memphis Grizzlies News / Stadium Rant / July 1

Memphis Grizzlies Now In Full Rebuild Mode After Ja Morant Trade

When the Memphis Grizzlies traded Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic before the 2025-26 season, it felt like Memphis had given up on trying to win now. The Jaren Jackson Jr.

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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

Memphis Grizzlies News / The Lead / June 30

If Anyone Can Fix Ja Morant, It’s Damian Lillard

Damian Lillard walked into the NBA as a grizzled veteran. The moment he stepped foot in Portland, he was ready to lead and impart wisdom on his teammates.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / June 30

Three Memphis Grizzlies on the chopping block after Ja Morant trade

Ja Morant was traded to the Portland Trail Blazers for Jermani Grant and Kris Murray, ending a memorable run in Memphis. This move officially closes the Grizz NextGen Era and opens a new chapter to be authored by Cameron Boozer, Cedric Coward, and Zach Edey.

Santi Aldama News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / June 30

Is Santi Aldama the final Memphis Grizzlies old guard trade piece to fall?

In the aftermath of the Memphis Grizzlies trading Ja Morant to the Portland Trail Blazers for Jerami Grant and Kris Murray, only one member of the "GrzNxtGen" era remains on the roster.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

Ja Morant News / Larry Brown Sports / June 30

Blazers unlikely to bring back 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.

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The 'NBA Rookies of the Year' quiz

The 'Active MLB XBH leaders' quiz

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

The 'Triple-Double leaders by team' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker / June 30

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.

Trail Blazers create logjam at point guard with Morant trade

One Western Conference team showed interest in Morant before trade

Are Pistons, Kings nearing sign-and-trade to swap All-Star centers

Update emerges on the Anthony Davis-Jimmy Butler trade possibility

LeBron James' reported free-agency priorities may help Warriors

Knicks get discount to keep key role player in New York

NBA News / Yardbarker / June 30

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.

There's a front-runner to trade for Celtics' Jaylen Brown

Hornets continue to rebuild team by trading with Suns

Draymond Green adds fuel to LeBron James-to-Warriors noise

Warriors are going all-in on reverse youth movement

Why Warriors' reported plan for new 'super team' won't work

Kawhi Leonard will reportedly only consider signing extension with one suitor

Olivier-Maxence Prosper News / Hoops Rumors / June 29

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

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.

Ja Morant News / Yardbarker / June 26

Where should Ja Morant go amid wild NBA offseason?

If the Grizzlies ultimately decide to move Morant, these two teams would be the best landing spots.

NBA teams have one condition to trade for Ja Morant

Grizzlies add another second-generation NBA player with Cameron Boozer

The 'Triple-Double leaders by team' quiz

Memphis Grizzlies News / AirJordanChronicles / June 26

'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.