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Grizzlies Expected To Shop Ja Morant This Offseason

Insiders signal a summer shopping effort reflecting Memphis’s shift into a full rebuild.

Grizzlies guard Ja Morant stands on the court following the game against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center
Mar 26, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) and forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) react ons the bench during the game against the Atlanta Hawks during the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Overview

  • The Utah Jazz are not viewed as a landing spot for Morant, according to reporting from Marc Stein and Jake Fischer.
  • Memphis is expected to reengage teams this summer and does not plan to rush a deal for its star guard.
  • Reporters now hear that the market for Morant could be broader than it was in February, when interest was minimal.
  • Morant has about two years and $87 million left on his contract, and recent injuries plus prior suspensions have weighed on his trade value.
  • After trading Desmond Bane and Jaren Jackson Jr. for multiple first-round picks, the Grizzlies hold leverage to weigh offers ahead of the June 23–24 NBA draft.