Ja Morant was traded to the Portland Trail Blazers on June 29. The Memphis Grizzlies received Jerami Grant and Kris Murray in return.
What happened?
The trade marks the end of Morant's seven-season tenure with the Grizzlies.
Why it matters for Ja Morant
Morant's trade value decreased due to his large contract and lack of availability.
The Grizzlies were listening to offers for Morant since January 9. Morant suffered a sprained ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow and missed most of the second half of the season.
What comes next?
The Grizzlies begin a new era, and Morant gets a fresh start with the Trail Blazers. Jerami Grant is entering year four of a five-year, $160 million deal.
Kris Murray is still on his rookie deal and is set to receive roughly $5 million. Morant signed a five-year, $197 million contract in 2022 and is slated to make $42.2 million in 2026-27.
The Miami Heat traded for Giannis Antetokounmpo, ruling out their interest in Morant. The Minnesota Timberwolves resigned Ayo Dosunmo and pursued another point guard.
The Grizzlies officially begin a new era, and Morant gets a fresh start. Morant's contract and lack of availability led to a decrease in his trade value.
The trade was finalized just 24 hours before the start of free agency. Morant's tenure and trade talks prolonged into the offseason and the NBA draft.
Jerami Grant is owed roughly $35 million over the next two seasons. Kris Murray is set to be an unrestricted free agent after the 2026-2027 season.
The Grizzlies received a veteran starter and a developmental depth player in the trade. Morant's trade to the Trail Blazers marks a new chapter in his career.
The trade details were finalized on June 29. The Grizzlies and Trail Blazers agreed on the terms of the trade, which includes Jerami Grant and Kris Murray.
Morant's fresh start with the Trail Blazers begins now. The Grizzlies move forward with a new era of basketball.