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Grizzlies trade Santi Aldama to Southeast Division rival

The Memphis Grizzlies traded forward Santi Aldama and the draft rights to Tarik Biberovic to the Dallas Mavericks for AJ Johnson, a protected 2030 first round pick (via Golden State), and two second round picks, per ESPN's Shams Charania.

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Mavericks acquire Santi Aldama in intriguing Grizzlies trade

The Dallas Mavericks made an under-the-radar but intriguing move on Wednesday, acquiring versatile big man Santi Aldama from the Memphis Grizzlies in a multi-asset deal that signals Dallas’ intent to further sharpen the edges around its star core.

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.

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

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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.

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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

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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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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.

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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.

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.

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Trail Blazers create logjam at point guard with Ja Morant trade

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