With Trae Young already off the board, Ja Morant is the next star guard to headline the trade market. ESPN’s Shams Charania reported on January 9 that the Memphis Grizzlies are entertaining offers for the athletic guard ahead of next month’s trade deadline.
Ja Morant available in trade talks
Morant’s name surfacing as a trade candidate so soon after Young’s move isn’t coincidental. Like the Hawks with Young, the Grizzlies have actually been worse with Morant on the floor this season, going 6–12 in games he’s played compared to 10–9 without him.
And like Young, Morant has battled injuries, which have contributed to a noticeable dip in production.