Ja Morant Dealt to Trail Blazers

The Memphis Grizzlies have officially moved on from franchise star Ja Morant, trading the two-time NBA All-Star to the Portland Trail Blazers in one of the biggest moves of the offseason.

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Portland acquired Morant in exchange for veteran forward Jerami Grant and forward Kris Murray, ending Morant's seven-year tenure with the Memphis Grizzlies. The deal gives the Trail Blazers a former All-NBA guard while Memphis continues its franchise reset.

For Portland, the move represents a high-risk, high-reward gamble. The Trail Blazers are betting Morant can rediscover his All-Star form and become a cornerstone alongside a roster that includes veterans and emerging young talent.

Morant remains under contract through the 2027-28 season, giving Portland multiple years to determine whether he can lead the franchise back into playoff contention.