Ja Morant's Future with Grizzlies Uncertain Ahead of Trade Deadline
With the February 5 trade deadline approaching, rumors about Ja Morant being on the trading block are intensifying. The Grizzlies, previously the favorites to retain him, now share that position with the Bucks.
Ja Morant’s star could be shining in a new city ahead of the Feb. 5 trade deadline.
The talented guard for the Grizzlies is rumored to be on the trading block, likely bringing an end to his turbulent time with Memphis.
Odds for Morant’s Next Team as of Jan. 13:
- Bucks: +250 (bet $10 to win $35 total)
- Grizzlies: +250 (bet $10 to win $35 total)
- Kings: +300 (bet $10 to win $40 total)
- Heat: +700 (bet $10 to win $80 total)
- Nets: +1000 (bet $10 to win $110 total)
- Wolves: +1100 (bet $10 to win $120 total)
- Raptors: +1300 (bet $10 to win $140 total)
- Mavericks: +1600 (bet $10 to win $170 total)
For weeks, the Grizzlies led these odds but now are tied with the Bucks, with the Kings trailing slightly.
On the current season, Morant is averaging 19 points, 7.6 assists, and 3.2 rebounds, though there’s concern due to his shooting percentages: 40.1% from the field and a poor 20.8% from three-point range.
Availability has also been a significant issue, as he has only participated in 18 of the Grizzlies’ 39 games this season. This trend continues a pattern of limited play due to injury and suspensions throughout his career.
Despite this, Morant remains in the third year of a five-year, $197.2 million contract, which will expire at the end of the 2027-28 season.
A recent precedent was set when the Hawks traded Trae Young to the Wizards, and now it’s rumored Morant could follow suit, potentially moving to the Milwaukee Bucks, a team already housing a superstar in Giannis Antetokounmpo.
