Grizzlies Trade Ja Morant for Future | Portland Trail Blazers News

The Memphis Grizzlies just pulled off a bold trade, sending star Ja Morant to Portland for Kris Murray and Jerami Grant — plus a promising 2026 draft class led by Cameron Boozer. While ESPN gave the deal a B, it’s a savvy move that avoids future draft picks and clears the way for a new era after trading away Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr., and Desmond Bane. It’s not about superstar returns — it’s about smart contract swaps and resetting the franchise’s future. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b6c7d3865be8585a