Ja Morant taking shots even when sidelined

There was additional speculation in the article that Morant could be part of a take our problem and give him a change of scenery trade that could involve another former top five pick who plays point guard and was once considered a franchise player, such as Atlanta's Trae Young or Charlotte's LaMelo Bell. Young has never been an issue off the court, but the Hawks have pivoted behind emerging star Jalen Johnson and have been winning more without Young. The Hornets never really win at all, whether Ball is playing or not.

These types of trades used to happen in the NBA all the time.

In the piece, the three players were described as "unwanted superstars," who may have "negative value" in the trade market unless it was for another diminished former asset.

For the purposes of a trade, the matches between the point guards would actually be fairly close.

Morant makes $39 million this season.

Young makes $46 million.

Ball makes $38 million.

While the change of scenery scenario does make some sense, it's hard to see how Ball would be a good fit in Memphis, since his play has never translated to winning at this level. Young could be another story; he at least has a conference finals appearance and several playoff (or at least play-in) appearances. And his passing could unlock Zach Edey even more. But would Atlanta want Morant's baggage, even with the unmistakable talent he's flashed?

Overall, it seems unlikely that there's an immediate move coming for Memphis, at least until the Grizzlies see what the team looks like what Morant comes back.