The Memphis Grizzlies have officially turned the page on one of the most significant eras in franchise history, trading two-time All-Star Ja Morant to the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for Jerami Grant and Kris Murray. The blockbuster deal, first reported by ESPN's Shams Charania, ends Morant's seven-year run in Memphis after being selected second overall in the 2019 NBA Draft.
BREAKING: The Memphis Grizzlies are trading two-time NBA All-Star Ja Morant to the Portland Trail Blazers for Jerami Grant and Kris Murray, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/FJOTzGe5Tr
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 29, 2026
Morant helped transform the Grizzlies into one of the NBA's most exciting young teams, earning two All-Star selections while leading Memphis to multiple playoff appearances. However, injuries, suspensions, and off-court issues limited his availability over the past three seasons, prompting the organization to begin a full-scale roster reset after already moving on from key pieces earlier this offseason.
Did the @memgrizz do the right thing by trading @JaMorant ?
— 929ESPN (@929espn) June 29, 2026
Listener Josh tells the @GabeKuhnShow’s @CDunning929 & @kinggeorge94 that he’s happy both sides get a fresh start - @JaMorant x @memgrizz pic.twitter.com/MTcTXyRS2h
— 929ESPN (@929espn) June 29, 2026
For Memphis, the addition of veteran forward Jerami Grant provides an experienced scorer and versatile defender who can help stabilize a young roster, while Kris Murray adds another developmental piece. For Portland, the Trail Blazers are betting that a fresh start can help Morant rediscover the All-NBA form that once made him one of basketball's brightest stars. The move marks the end of an unforgettable chapter in Memphis and signals the beginning of a new era for both franchises.
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TRADE: Grizzlies receive Jerami Grant & Kris Murray for Ja Morant
TRADE: Grizzlies receive Jerami Grant & Kris Murray for Ja Morant
