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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. While a change of scenery for an embattled superstar is always massive news, […]
Ja Morant seems happy to be in Portland after his seven seasons with the Memphis Grizzlies ended in drama.“He just said, ‘Make sure I get some Trail Blazers gear as soon as possible so I can start wearing it,’ ” new Portland head coach Micah Nori told The Athletic. Morant, the soon-to-be 27-year-old, was moved from the […] The post New Blazers Star Ja Morant Breaks Silence After Dramatic Grizzlies Exit appeared first on HEAVY .
Portland Trail Blazers head coach Micah Nori met with new Blazers point guard Ja Morant at a Columbia, South Carolina steakhouse on Tuesday, one day after Portland acquired the two-time All-Star via trade from the Memphis Grizzlies.
The Portland Trail Blazers made headlines on Monday when they traded for Memphis Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant. The talented scorer has been dogged in recent years by controversy and declining statistics, making the asking price for him incredibly low compared to his peak value several seasons ago. Following the deal, the question remains open: […]
The Celtics have signed Mike Conley to a one-year deal. Conley, who is 38 years old, is entering his 20th NBA season and joins the Celtics after stops with the Memphis Grizzlies (2007-2019), Utah Jazz (2019-2023), and Minnesota Timberwolves (2023-2026). Conley was the Timberwolves’ starting point guard until the 2024-2025 season, and came off the […]
Damian Lillard welcomed Ja Morant to the Portland Trail Blazers in a short video released by the team on Tuesday.
The Portland Trail Blazers have received mixed reviews for yesterday’s trade which sent Jerami Grant and Kris Murray to the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for point guard Ja Morant. A few people have been enthusiastic. Most have expressed some level of puzzlement, seeing as how the Blazers now have four point guards meriting minutes and […]
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The Memphis Grizzlies are officially entering a new era after trading Ja Morant to the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday.Morant was the last remaining core player of the Grizzlies team that finished second in the West in back-to-back seasons in 2022 and 2023.The Blazers acquired the two-time All-Star in exchange for Jerami Grant and Kris […] The post Memphis Grizzlies Sends Ja Morant Message After Portland Trail Blazers Trade appeared first on HEAVY .
Here is a prediction of what the Trail Blazers’ next moves might be after trading for Ja Morant without surrendering any of their main pieces.
It didn’t take Memphis long to shut down the Ja Morant era: on Monday, they essentially gave him away, trading him to Portland for Jerami Grant and Kris Murray. They didn’t even get a second-round pick out of this. What it underscores is how much faith they have in their star rookie, former Blue Devil […]
The NBA offseason took another unexpected turn Monday as the Memphis Grizzlies traded two-time All-Star Ja Morant to the Portland Trail Blazers. The move ends Morant’s six-year run in Memphis and marks another major shake-up just days before free agency officially begins.The Grizzlies will receive forwards Jerami Grant and Kris Murray in return, while Portland […] The post NBA Insider Compares Ja Morant Trade to Stunning Trae Young Deal appeared first on HEAVY .
We have already seen Giannis Antetokounmpo’s blockbuster move to the Miami Heat. But in the offseason, the league’s rumor mill has continued to link superstars like LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and Jaylen Brown with potential exits from their current teams. Amid the chaos, the Memphis Grizzlies made perhaps their biggest organizational decision in years, ending […] The post NBA Franchise Trades $197M Star For Two Athletes appeared first on EssentiallySports .
From the moment the Portland Trail Blazers traded for Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant, speculation arose over what they were planning to do next with the roster. The motive was less greed than the stark realization that Portland now held four starting-level point guards: Morant, Damian Lillard, Scoot Henderson, and Jrue Holiday. Due to his […]
Listen now | Ja Morant has been traded to the Trail Blazers for Jerami Grant and Kris Murray.
Ja Morant and his time in Memphis has officially come to an end. The Grizzlies have traded the two-time All-Star to the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for veteran forward Jerami Grant and former first-round pick Kris Murray, bringing the curtain down on one of the most significant eras in franchise history. The move signals […] The post Grizzlies Trade Ja Morant in Blockbuster Deal With Portland appeared first on Basketball Forever .
On Monday, ESPN’s Shams Charania broke the news that Ja Morant was traded from the Memphis Grizzlies to the Portland Trail Blazers.The two-time NBA All-Star had spent his entire career (seven seasons) in Memphis.He finished last year with averages of 19.5 points, 3.3 rebounds, 8.1 assists and 1.0 steals per contest while shooting 41.0% from […] The post Ja Morant’s Feelings About Trail Blazers-Grizzlies Trade Revealed By ESPN Insider appeared first on HEAVY .
Ja Morant’s absence from his exit interview led many to believe the end was near. The Memphis Grizzlies had a poor season, coinciding with the exit of former franchise player Jaren Jackson Jr. With the 2026 NBA offseason in full swing, the Grizzlies have traded Ja Morant to the Portland Trail Blazers- closing the book […] The post “Feels Like a Set-Up Trade”: Ja Morant’s Trail Blazers Move Hints at Blockbuster Plan to Land Jaylen Brown, Says Analyst appeared first on EssentiallySports .
The Portland Trail Blazers have pulled off a big move, trading for Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant. The news broke earlier today creating a justifiable flood of reaction. Opinions on the deal are mixed, with viewpoints ranging through a number of different topics. Let’s take a look at the various angles on this trade as […]
8:07 pm: The trade is official, the Trail Blazers announced in a press release. As noted below, Morant won’t receive a trade bonus since the deal was completed before the 2026/27 league year begins. Memphis sent Portland $1MM in cash in the trade, sources tell Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Twitter link). 4:09 pm: […]
Veteran guard Jrue Holiday will be on the trade block for the Portland Trail Blazers after they traded for fellow point guard Ja Morant. Portland has been active in the trade market looking to cash in on some of their young assets and picks for a big upgrade. The Memphis Grizzlies made Morant cheap enough […] The post Blazers Put Jrue Holiday On Trade Block After Getting Ja Morant appeared first on HEAVY .
The Trail Blazers acquired Ja Morant from the Grizzlies for Jerami Grant and Kris Murray, landing a two-time All-Star without surrendering a single first-round pick.
Ja Morant is headed to the...Portland Trail Blazers.
The Portland Trail Blazers reportedly acquired Ja Morant from the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday, and it appears the star is looking forward to his next chapter.
Monday saw another blockbuster trade in the NBA, with the Portland Trail Blazers acquiring Ja Morant from the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for Jerami Grant and Kris Murray. The move immediately elevates the Blazers in the Western Conference as the franchise aims to build off of last season’s trip to the playoffs. Morant, 26, had been at […] The post Blazers Receive New Insider Message on Jaylen Brown After Ja Morant Trade appeared first on HEAVY .