The Memphis Grizzlies are rumored to be listening to trade offers for star guard Ja Morant leading up to the Feb. 5 trade deadline. The Portland Trail Blazers should avoid Morant at all costs for a number of reasons, including his questionable fit, off-court issues, massive contract, and extensive injury history. However, this is still a situation that Portland should be closely monitoring, as it could provide them a more realistic pathway to landing a dream trade target: Jaren Jackson Jr.
Kelly Iko of Yahoo Sports recently reported that recent production from Memphis' young core has the team more inclined to prioritize its youth.