In a move that's stirring the pot in the basketball community, the Memphis Grizzlies are reportedly putting their franchise player, Ja Morant, on the trading block. According to Action News 5, sources say the team has begun to eye offers for Morant, who has found himself sidelined for a good chunk of this season due to a combination of injuries and disciplinary issues.
ESPN’s Shams Charania reports that the Grizzlies are considering multiple trade offers for 26-year-old Ja Morant ahead of the February 5 trade deadline. This is the first time the team has seriously explored trading Morant since selecting him second overall in the 2019 NBA Draft. Several teams are interested in the two-time All-Star despite a down season, according to Mundo Deportivo.
Minnesota Timberwolves fans should not expect to acquire Morant. Jake Fischer reports the team is avoiding high-priced guards, and Dunking With Wolves notes that the Grizzlies are seeking draft picks and young players, which the Wolves are unwilling to trade.
Despite a down season and injury concerns, Morant remains an elite player. The Grizzlies’ openness to trade offers indicates they may focus on building around their young core, and it remains unclear whether Morant will stay or be traded before the February 5 deadline.
