ESPN’s Shams Charania reports that the Memphis Grizzlies have begun listening to trade proposals involving Ja Morant and are willing to consider moving the two-time All-Star before the February 5 deadline.
The shift marks the clearest indication yet that Memphis is at least open to a major roster shake-up.
Michael C. Wright of ESPN adds that Morant remains frustrated over the one-game suspension he received at the start of the season, a decision that reportedly strained his relationship with the organization.
Wright notes that Morant privately expressed to opposing players and former coaches that he no longer wanted to play in Memphis following that incident.
Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal clarifies that Morant has not formally asked for a trade, though that detail may carry limited weight if the Grizzlies are already open to dealing him.
Cole also points out that the player was present for Friday’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
In a related ESPN.com discussion, insiders explored hypothetical trade constructions for Morant, who is under contract through 2027–28.
Former executive Bobby Marks highlighted a potential framework sending Immanuel Quickley, Ochai Agbaji, and a protected 2026 first-round pick from the Toronto Raptors to Memphis.
However, Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca has questioned Toronto’s interest, citing head coach Darko Rajakovic’s close ties to former Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins as a potential complicating factor.
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