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Grizzlies Weigh Trade Options for Struggling Ja Morant

1/23/2026

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The Memphis Grizzlies are exploring trade offers for Ja Morant (Memphis Grizzlies guard), with executives divided on his value.
Morant averaged 26.8 points and seven assists last season, but this year he has shot poorly.
The contract is $39.4 million this season and $87 million over the next two years, and the Grizzlies are unlikely to trade him for significant value.

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Story summary

The Memphis Grizzlies are exploring trade offers for Ja Morant (Memphis Grizzlies guard), with executives divided on his value.
Morant averaged 26.8 points and seven assists last season, but this year he has shot poorly.
The contract is $39.4 million this season and $87 million over the next two years, and the Grizzlies are unlikely to trade him for significant value.