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Grizzlies trade Ja Morant to Trail Blazers, ending tumultuous tenure in Memphis: report

Grizzlies trade Ja Morant to Trail Blazers, ending tumultuous tenure in Memphis: report
Fox News Monday 29 June 2026, 20:42 UTC 1 min read
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Ja Morant's roller-coaster tenure with the Memphis Grizzlies has reportedly come to an end. The Grizzlies, who took Morant second overall in the 2019 NBA Draft, have traded the two-time All-Star point guard to the Portland Trail Blazers, according to ESPN. Portland is sending Jerami Grant and Kris Murray in exchange for Morant.

Ja Morant's roller-coaster tenure with the Memphis Grizzlies has reportedly come to an end. 

The Grizzlies, who took Morant second overall in the 2019 NBA Draft, have traded the two-time All-Star point guard to the Portland Trail Blazers, according to ESPN. 

Portland is sending Jerami Grant and Kris Murray in exchange for Morant. 

This is breaking news. More to come.

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