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

The Memphis Grizzlies have ended their ties with point guard Ja Morant, as they're reportedly trading him to the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for two players.

Published June 29, 2026, 8:42 PM
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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. 

This is breaking news. More to come.

Scott Thompson is a sports writer for Fox News Digital.

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