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Rayan Rupert News / Hoops Rumors / July 3

Sixers To Sign Rayan Rupert To Two-Way Contract

Former second-round pick Rayan Rupert, who reached unrestricted free agency earlier this week, has agreed to sign a two-way contract with the Sixers, reports Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link).

Memphis Grizzlies News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / July 2

Memphis Grizzlies NBA Summer League Preview: Who and what to watch

It's been a wild NBA offseason so far. For the Memphis Grizzlies, after trading away both Ja Morant and Santi Aldama in the last several days, the era of #GrzNxtGen has officially ended.

Tarik Biberovic News / Hoops Rumors / July 2

Mavs To Make ‘Significant’ Offer To Tarik Biberovic?

The Mavericks are acquiring the draft rights to Tarik Biberovic as part of the Santi Aldama trade with Grizzlies. Sources tell Bugra Uzar of Eurohoops.net that Dallas is expected to give the Fenerbahce sharpshooter a “significant” contract offer in the near future.

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Ja Morant News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 2

Blazers’ Ja Morant picks new jersey number for Portland era

The Portland Trail Blazers traded for Ja Morant just before the start of free agency. The ex-Memphis Grizzlies guard has two All-Star nods to his name, but he desperately needed a change of scenery after a few down years caused by off-court issues and injury problems.

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

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Victor Oladipo News / Fadeaway World / July 2

Victor Oladipo Sends Heartfelt Message To NBA Teams As He Looks For Another Chance

NBA free agency officially began at 6 p.m. ET on Tuesday, and a host of players are already off the market. Victor Oladipo isn’t one of them, though, and he took to X on Wednesday to send a message to NBA teams.

Santi Aldama News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / July 2

Grading the Santi Aldama trade: Grizzlies stack more draft picks

The Memphis Grizzlies traded Santi Aldama and the draft rights to Tarik Biberovic to the Dallas Mavericks for AJ Johnson, a 2030 first round pick via Golden State (top-20 protected), and two second-round picks on Wednesday.

Memphis Grizzlies News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 2

Mavericks, Grizzlies trade grades after Santi Aldama deal

With the Memphis Grizzlies closing the chapter on an era of hoops with their decision to trade Ja Morant away to the Portland Trail Blazers for Jerami Grant and Kris Murray, it made sense for Santi Aldama to be the next to go.

Memphis Grizzlies News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 2

Grizzlies 2026 NBA Draft grades for every pick

The Memphis Grizzlies are handing over the keys to the franchise to Cameron Boozer, the third overall pick of the 2026 NBA Draft. Boozer is stepping into a Grizzlies team that just recently traded away former face of the franchise Ja Morant, signaling the true beginning of a new era in Memphis.

Memphis Grizzlies News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 1

Next move Grizzlies must make after trading Ja Morant to Blazers

The Memphis Grizzlies are moving on to the next chapter of the franchise, as they have bid farewell to one of the final members of their early 2020s core in star point guard Ja Morant.

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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.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Hoops Rumors / July 1

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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Kentavious Caldwell-Pope News / Hoops Rumors / July 1

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

Memphis Grizzlies News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 1

Blazers’ Ja Morant makes defiant promise to Micah Nori after Grizzlies disaster

Head coach Micah Nori is eager to begin a new chapter with Ja Morant and the Portland Blazers this upcoming season. He’s feeling confident about his new point guard.

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 / 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.

Ja Morant 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.

Ja Morant 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 / 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

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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

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Kawhi Leonard will reportedly only consider signing extension with one suitor

Ja Morant News / Yardbarker / June 26

Where should Ja Morant go amid wild NBA offseason?

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NBA News / Yardbarker / June 24

Winners, losers from first round of the NBA Draft: Michigan reigns supreme, Kings disappoint

The first round of the NBA Draft is in the books. While the start of the draft went according to chalk, teams started making moves late in the first round and things got interesting.

Morez Johnson Jr. reunites with Dusty May on big night for Michigan

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