Ja Morant could follow Trae Young as the next big-name point guard on the move, with the Memphis Grizzlies reportedly listening to trade offers for their high-flying star.
Ja Morant could be the next big-name point guard on the move.
Per NBA senior insider Shams Charania, the Memphis Grizzlies are "entertaining trade talks” involving their superstar guard ahead of the February trade deadline.
Charania added that multiple teams have reportedly expressed interest in the former no. 2 overall pick in the 2019 draft.
It would mark a dramatic turn in the career of one of the league's brightest young stars.
Morant quickly became a franchise centerpiece in Memphis, winning Rookie of the Year, earning Most Improved Player honors, and guiding the Grizzlies
This season, however, injuries and inconsistency have cast a shadow.
He has appeared in only 18 of Memphis’ 37 games, and missed his fourth straight game due to a sidelined by a right calf contusion as the team host the defending champion OKC Thunder.
The Grizzlies, currently 16-21, are 6-12 when he plays and 10-9 without him, teetering on the edge of the Western Conference play-in tournament.
Off the court, Morant’s career has been punctuated by controversy.
He has faced multiple suspensions for incidents involving firearms and public criticism of his coaching staff, adding to the complexity of his high-profile journey.
Earlier, Trae Young’s stint with the Hawks wrapped up earlier this week when he was traded to the Wizards for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert.
[RELATED: NBA: Trae Young traded to Wizards for CJ McCollum, Corey Kispert — reports]
Could Ja Morant be next?
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Pao Ambat earned his journalism degree from Cavite State University in 2022.
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