Reports indicate the Grizzlies are currently reviewing trade offers for Morant! They are considering moving him before the deadline, with multiple teams showing interest.

As of January 10th, according to Shams, the Memphis Grizzlies are entertaining trade offers for Ja Morant and are thinking about parting ways with the standout guard before the February 6 trade deadline.

Shams noted that several teams have expressed interest in Morant, and the Grizzlies are deliberating their future direction: either retaining the two-time All-Star or trading him to rebuild around Jaren Jackson Jr. and the young core. He added that if a deal involving Morant happens, the aim would be to acquire young talent and draft picks in return.

The 26-year-old Morant was named NBA Rookie of the Year in 2020, earned Most Improved Player honors in 2022, and was selected for the All-Star game in both 2022 and 2023. However, injuries and off-court issues have stalled his rise to superstardom—he was suspended twice by the NBA for displaying a firearm in social media videos and missed much of the 2023-24 season due to a torn shoulder labrum.

Since the start of the 2024-25 season, Morant has continued to battle health problems. Out of 119 games played by the Grizzlies during this period, he has appeared in only 68, and his explosive athleticism has noticeably declined.

Over the past season and a half, although the 2019 second overall pick’s stats remain solid, averaging 22.1 points and 7.4 assists per game, this performance is well below his career peak. Since last season, his shooting percentage has dropped to 44.1%, with a three-point accuracy of just 28.7%.

Last autumn, Morant clashed with Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins over substitution strategies, escalating into a locker room dispute that led to Morant being suspended for one game by the team. Since then, trade rumors surrounding him have intensified.

Although their relationship seems to have somewhat improved in recent weeks, even if Morant and Jenkins have reconciled, his long-term status as a core player on the Grizzlies is no longer secure. Factors like his max contract, past off-court controversies, injury risks, and declining performance make his future with the team uncertain.

At the start of this season, the Timberwolves and Kings were reported to be closely monitoring Morant’s situation. Now that the Grizzlies are more open to trading, these two teams remain important to watch.

However, recent reports suggest the Timberwolves prefer pursuing point guards on mid-level contracts rather than max deals; meanwhile, in Sacramento, Scott Perry is focused on building a defense-first team, and it remains unclear if Morant fits that vision. The Miami Heat could also emerge as a potential destination, having contacted the Grizzlies last fall.

The Atlanta Hawks recently traded away four-time All-Star point guard Trae Young for McCollum and Kessler without giving up any draft picks. Following that deal, the Grizzlies will soon assess Morant’s market value. Despite Morant’s $39.4 million salary this season being less than Young’s, and having two guaranteed years left on his contract, scouts and management question the trade value of an offensively focused, defensively limited point guard like him.

“The trade value of Morant, Trae Young, and LaMelo Ball has significantly declined because the league’s style of play has evolved,” a scout recently commented in an interview.

During the last offseason, the Grizzlies reshaped their roster by trading Bane to the Orlando Magic in exchange for four first-round picks. Although Morant and Jackson remain veteran cornerstones, the front office has successfully built a promising young group around them, including Coward, Zach Edey, and Jalen Wells.

It is worth noting that while the Grizzlies are open to trading Morant, they do not intend to fully rebuild around youth. The team has no plans to discuss any potential trades involving Jackson.