Another wild day in Memphis all following the Desmond Bane Father's Day trade with the Orlando Magic, which has started widespread conversations on national and local sports outlets about what Memphis will do next.
Stephen A. Smith said on ESPN's First Take TV Show, "Cats like Jimmy Butler and others don’t feel like it’s the safest environment. I’m talking to the local authorities in Memphis."
Minutes after Smith's national comments, Ja Morant sent the following X messages out through his account.
Jason and John described the back-and-forth on 92.9 FM ESPN live on Tuesday morning (6/17) and discussed it with Grind City Media's Jessica Benson.
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The Memphis Grizzlies currently hold the #16 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft and several assets thanks to the Desmond Bane trade with Orlando. What's next for the Grizzlies? Follow the discussion live on 92.9 FM ESPN. Hear the 2025 NBA Draft on 92.9 FM ESPN on Wednesday, June 25th (Round 1) at 6:30 p.m. & Thursday, June 26th, at 6:30 p.m. (Round 2).
