Ja Morant just might be going down the same path as Trae Young.
For the first time in his career, the star guard could find himself attached to another team. After getting off to a frustrating start to the 2025-2026 NBA season, the Grizzlies are reportedly open to taking calls on the two-time NBA All-Star.
The Latest on the Ja Morant Trade Saga
According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, there are already multiple teams pursuing Morant.
While the Grizzlies haven’t revealed their hard asking price, rival executives have predicted that the Grizzlies could be searching for draft picks and young players. That signals the Grizzlies are considering a rebuild.
However, the most important note is the fact that the Grizzlies aren’t in the same situation as the Atlanta Hawks. Cutting ties with Morant isn’t a boom-or-bust situation.
“The Grizzlies also remain open to continue on with Morant as a focal part of their retool,” Charania reported.
Which Teams Could Consider Pursuing Morant?
- Miami Heat
If there is a star on the trade market, you can probably count on the Miami Heat getting involved.
The league has a handful of front office leaders who do their due diligence on anybody. Pat Riley’s Heat is one of those franchises.
Miami has been up and down the Eastern Conference ranks at times this year. They are half a game away from the sixth-seeded Orlando Magic. The Heat are good enough to compete in the postseason as is. Are they a Ja Morant away? It would be an intriguing fit, to say the least.
- Minnesota Timberwolves
The Timberwolves were encouraged by many to go after Trae Young, but it was made clear that Minnesota was not searching for a blockbuster deal.
Young ended up getting moved for a favorable price of one expiring veteran and a sharpshooting role player who likely hit his ceiling in Washington.
The Timberwolves are talented and top-heavy with the likes of Anthony Edwards, Rudy Gobert, Julius Randle, and more. Morant plays a position in need, but Memphis’ asking price might be more than what the Hawks ultimately got for Young.
- Sacramento Kings
The Kings’ idea of star hunting backfired big time. They employ Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, Domantas Sabonis, Russell Westbrook, and have even invested a healthy amount into Dennis Schroder.
All that notable name-power, yet nothing good to show for. The Kings are 8-29. The’ve lost six games in a row. Sacramento seems like a logical suitor, but it’s hard to imagine the Grizzlies would be interested in taking on one of the players listed above.
Moving on from Morant would signal a rebuilding direction. The LaVines and the DeRozans would be a backwards move, but the Kings are the Kings, and pursuing Morant and Jonathan Kuminga seems like a likely scenario for them.
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