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Grizzlies get good news on Ja Morant

There may finally be a light at the end of the tunnel for the Memphis Grizzlies. The Grizzlies are expected to find a “wider trade market” for their disgruntled star point guard Ja Morant this offseason, veteran NBA writer Jake Fischer reported to Substack on Thursday.

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Grizzlies expected to find wider trade market for Ja Morant this summer

The market for Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant may look a little different this time around. After finding limited outside interest ahead of the trade deadline, Memphis is expected to revisit trade talks this summer, with a belief around the league that a broader market could develop, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / April 28

Former Grizzlies Thriving in Playoffs.... Elsewhere

A lot was made of Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. pulling up to Orlando to watch their former Memphis Grizzlies teammate, Desmond Bane, play against the Detroit Pistons on Monday night.

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 27

Desmond Bane stars in front of his former teammates in Game 4 win

Desmond Bane is no longer a member of the Memphis Grizzlies. But playing in front of former teammates Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson, Jr., Bane was the star in a "grit-n-grind" style game, complete with bleeding arms.

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NBA News / Yardbarker / April 27

Desmond Bane proving to be missing piece for the Magic

As the Orlando Magic are on the verge of knocking off the Eastern Conference's top seed in the first round, they're benefiting from exactly what they were missing in the playoffs one year ago. Desmond Bane, 27, who the Magic acquired in a summer trade with the Memphis Grizzlies, has proven to be the difference-maker against the Detroit Pistons.

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Memphis Grizzlies News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / April 26

Three Grizzlies Who Could Be Elsewhere Next Season

The Memphis Grizzlies have stalled out , and if they’re being honest with themselves, the smartest path forward might be a full reset. That means making tough decisions and prioritizing long-term flexibility over short-term competitiveness.

Ja Morant News / Kicks on SI / April 24

Ja Morant Unveils Nike Ja 4 in Five Bold Colorways

Last spring, Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant debuted his third signature Nike basketball shoe in the Western Conference Playoffs. The Nike Ja 3 was a smash hit.

Ja Morant News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 24

How Grizzlies can max Ja Morant’s value with Bucks, Heat

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Ja Morant News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 23

Grizzlies eyeing 6 teams to drive up Ja Morant trade market

With the hiring of Taylor Jenkins, the Milwaukee Bucks made their second-most important decision of the offseason. Now they just have to figure out the gigantic Giannis Antetokounmpo situation.

Ja Morant News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 23

Bucks rumors: Is Taylor Jenkins hire a ‘precursor’ to Ja Morant reunion? ClutchPoints insiders connect trade dots

The Milwaukee Bucks hiring Taylor Jenkins to be their next head coach has got some wondering if Memphis Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant might be on his way there as well.

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Ja Morant News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / April 22

Why the Grizzlies Should Trade Ja Morant to the Raptors

The Memphis Grizzlies need to pull the trigger this offseason and commit to a full rebuild. It’s time for a reset, and to do that, they need to move on from Ja Morant, even if it means not getting equal value back in return.

Adam Silver News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 22

Draymond Green won’t like Adam Silver’s Grizzlies relocation revelation

Recently, the Memphis Grizzlies found themselves at the center of attention in the basketball world for all the wrong reasons, when numerous high profile NBA players, including Draymond Green and LeBron James, suggested the team relocate from Memphis.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / April 22

Sorry LeBron, the NBA seems committed to Memphis for the Grizzlies

Fans of the Memphis Grizzlies can exhale.... a bit. After a tumultuous season, which saw a trade of a franchise pillar (Jaren Jackson Jr.), the almost-trade

Ja Morant News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / April 20

Grizzlies trade chips, other than Ja Morant, who could be moved this offseason

It was impossible to keep count and track of who played, and who didn't, during the Memphis Grizzlies' disappointing, at times disastrous and hopefully transformational 2025-26 season.

Ja Morant News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / April 19

This Ja Morant Trade Could Reshape Memphis

Ja Morant's time in Memphis could be coming to an end this summer. Ja Morant was once viewed as the face of the franchise and one of the leagues brightest rising stars.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / April 18

Kevin Garnett has some wise words for Ja Morant

Kevin Garnett is not only one of the more accomplished former players with a podcast -- more in line with Shaquille O'Neal than say, Patrick Beverley or Nick Young -- but also one of the few who tends to pay respects to the current crop of players.