Memphis Grizzlies 2025-26 projected starting lineup: Ja Morant faces yet another challenging season

2025-26 Memphis Grizzlies projected starting lineup

As the Memphis Grizzlies try to navigate the next season, they have very few expectations to compete. However, their roster isn’t weak enough to justify tanking in the Western Conference.

Here is what their roster is expected to look like:

With all due respect to all the players, this roster just isn’t good enough to make a legitimate championship push in the Western Conference.

Furthermore, there is no guarantee that the Grizzlies won’t trade one or more of their secondary assets before or during the season. But those might not be the assets they need to move on from.

Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. might request trades to avoid rebuild

At this point, the Grizzlies don’t really have the roster to compete for a championship. And even with their haul from the Bane trade, there isn’t really a roadmap for them to land a superstar.

If the season pans out the way we expect, if not worse, Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. might consider demanding a trade.

Ja Morant has been linked to several teams via a trade. Despite his off-court issues, the Grizzlies superstar is still a sought-after commodity.

He wasn’t the only star to have his future be speculated on, as Jaren Jackson Jr. was mentioned as a New York Knicks target.

The Grizzlies need to do whatever they can to try and hold on to them. But if they demand a trade, they owe it to both stars to get them the best deal possible.