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Jerami Grant Headed to Memphis
Veteran forward Jerami Grant is being traded from the Portland Trail Blazers to the Memphis Grizzlies as part of the trade for guard Ja Morant, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. Forward Kris Murray is also joining the Grizzlies. Grant has struggled with injuries the past few seasons, averaging 52 appearances over the last three seasons, but continued to bring scoring inside and out. The 32-year-old averaged 18.6 points on 38.9% shooting from deep for what was ultimately his final season with the Trail Blazers. His role in Memphis is unclear, to say the least. The Grizzlies drafted Cameron Boozer, traded for Isaiah Stewart, and have $17.5 million per year tied up in Santi Aldama.
Source: Shams Charania - ESPN
Source: Shams Charania - ESPN
Ja Morant Dealt to Portland, Ending Lengthy Trade Speculation
Point guard Ja Morant's time in Memphis has come to an end, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. The guard has been traded to Portland for forwards Jerami Grant and Kris Murray. It's a small return for the 26-year-old former All-NBA selection, but it ends months of trade speculation, including ESPN's Brian Windhorst calling him "flagrantly available" in trade discussions. Morant fell out of favor in Memphis after multiple off-the-court concerns and availability issues. He has suited up for 79 games total over the last three seasons. Still, there is plenty of upside, as the former second-overall pick averaged 19.5 points and 8.1 assists on 28.5 minutes per game during his limited appearances last season. Morant joins a crowded Portland backcourt, which could signal that one of the holdovers from last season (Jrue Holiday, Scoot Henderson, and Shaedon Sharpe) could soon be on the move.
Source: Shams Charania - ESPN
Source: Shams Charania - ESPN
Isaiah Stewart Gets Traded to Grizzlies
Detroit Pistons forward/center Isaiah Stewart was traded to the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday. Stewart will make his way to Memphis in exchange for three future second-round picks. There has been speculation for weeks that Stewart could be moved as part of a cost-cutting decision. The expectation is that Paul Reed will slide into his role behind primary center Jalen Duren. The Pistons could potentially add another forward or center on a cheaper deal in free agency. As for Stewart, he should play significant minutes off the bench as the backup to Zach Edey. This past season, Stewart averaged 10.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks across 22.7 minutes per game in 58 contests with the Pistons last season. The assumption is that his value should increase with the move to Memphis.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Richie Saunders Snagged by Grizzlies in Second Round
The Memphis Grizzlies have selected BYU guard Richie Saunders with the 32nd pick in the second round of the 2026 NBA draft. At first glance, this seems like a significant risk given that Saunders tore his ACL in February. Before that, Saunders was playing well alongside first overall pick AJ Dybantsa at BYU. He averaged 18.0 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 2.1 assists before suffering his season-ending knee injury. It seems highly unlikely that Saunders is going to be ready for the beginning of the season. His recovery from knee surgery is going to have a significant impact on how much he contributes during his rookie season. He could eventually be a decent wing piece for the rebuilding Grizzlies.
Source: Brett Siegel
Source: Brett Siegel
Grizzlies Add Karim Lopez After Moving Down in the Draft
Forward Karim Lopez is heading to Memphis, following several draft-day deals that moved the Grizzlies down to the 21st pick. In the process, the Grizzlies reportedly added five second-round picks. Lopez, the only Mexican-born player to be drafted in the first round in NBA history, moved overseas to play professional basketball at just 14 years old. He used his physicality to shine in the NBL in New Zealand, but his jump shot is still a work in progress. Lopez joins third-overall pick Cameron Boozer as first-round draft picks for Memphis.
Source: NBA
Source: NBA
Grizzlies Land Cameron Boozer With the No. 3 Overall Pick
The Memphis Grizzlies are selecting Duke forward Cameron Boozer with the third pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, sources said. The reigning AP National Player of the Year posted 22.5 points, 10.2 rebounds, 4.1 assists, and 1.4 steals as a freshman, shooting 55.6 percent from the field and 39.1 percent from deep. Boozer slots into a frontcourt that shipped Jaren Jackson Jr. to Utah at the deadline, pairing with Zach Edey and pushing incumbent stretch-four Santi Aldama for minutes and touches. The bigger picture matters more for fantasy: with Memphis deep into a rebuild and Ja Morant widely expected to be moved this offseason, Boozer steps into a usage runway few rookie bigs ever get. His passing and high-scoring floor give him real fantasy value as soon as the rotation clears.
Source: Brett Siegel
Source: Brett Siegel
Pelicans Emerge as Potential Front-Runner to Trade for Ja Morant
The New Orleans Pelicans have emerged as a potential front-runner to trade for point guard Ja Morant, with the Minnesota Timberwolves also interested, The Athletic's Sam Amick said on FanDuel TV's Run It Back. Minnesota would likely have to move a significant salary to make a deal work, leaving New Orleans as the cleaner potential landing spot for the two-time All-Star, who is owed about $87 million over the next two seasons. Morant's market cooled after a 20-game, injury-marred campaign, but the Pelicans would be betting that a change of scenery revives him next to Zion Williamson. The fantasy fallout would hit the New Orleans backcourt: starting guard Dejounte Murray could be moved in a deal, while Jeremiah Fears would see his path to lead-guard reps narrow behind Morant. Morant's upside is real, but so is the availability risk that travels with him.
Source: Sam Amick
Source: Sam Amick
Ja Morant Looms as a Plan B in the Post-Giannis Market
Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant's trade market has quieted, but Memphis is hopeful he becomes a Plan B for whichever team misses on Giannis Antetokounmpo, The Athletic's Sam Amick reports. The Heat reportedly have serious interest and could reset an otherwise soft market, while Sacramento has been willing to take Morant only with extra draft assets attached. The two-time All-Star is owed $87 million over the next two seasons, and his value has slipped after a 20-game campaign that produced 19.5 points and 8.1 assists on just 41.0 percent shooting, including 23.5 percent from three. Availability, not talent, is the question, as he has played only 79 games total since the start of the 2023-24 season. A fresh start with a contender could steady his role, but Morant remains a high-variance fantasy bet whose elite assist and scoring upside come with a shaky floor.
Source: Sam Amick
Source: Sam Amick
Grizzlies Keep Kentavious Caldwell-Pope on a $21.6 Million Option
ESPN's Shams Charania reports that Memphis Grizzlies guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is exercising his $21.6 million player option for 2026-27. The 33-year-old returns on the final year of the deal he signed with Orlando in 2024, having landed in Memphis last June in the Desmond Bane trade. Right pinky surgery in February ended his season early, and he averaged 8.4 points, 2.7 assists and 2.5 rebounds across 51 games while shooting just 31.6 percent from three, well below his 36.5 percent career mark. The opt-in itself does little for fantasy, since Caldwell-Pope is a low-usage 3-and-D piece on a retooling team. The decision worth tracking is whether Memphis keeps him, trades him or eventually explores a buyout, which could clear backcourt minutes for Cam Spencer and the rest of the young guard group.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Phoenix Shows No Interest in Grizzlies' Ja Morant
Ja Morant's trade market lost a rumored landing spot, as the Phoenix Suns have no interest in pursuing the Memphis Grizzlies guard this offseason, ClutchPoints' Brett Siegel reports. Sources cited Phoenix's reluctance to make a drastic roster change and to absorb the $87 million left on Morant's deal. The Suns instead keep their backcourt of Devin Booker and Jalen Green, the latter looking to bounce back after injuries limited him to 32 games. Morant (elbow) remains widely expected to be moved after missing Memphis's final 40 games with a sprained left UCL and feuding with the organization. For fantasy purposes, his value is hard to pin down: a healthy Morant is a top-tier source of points and assists, but the looming trade, the injury, and an unsettled role leave his 2026-27 outlook among the league's biggest question marks.
Source: Brett Siegel
Source: Brett Siegel
Cedric Coward Aims to Improve Ball-Handling Ability
Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward Cedric Coward is focused on improving his ball-handling ability. "The biggest thing is my handle and showing that I'm a primary ball handler," Coward told Mark Medina of R.org in an interview. "I have it. But we had a lot of point guards last year. So I wasn't able to show quite as much. But at the end of the day, that is something that I've been working on." The 22-year-old averaged 13.6 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 2.8 assists during his first year in the Association, earning a spot on the NBA All-Rookie First Team. As Coward develops his playmaking abilities, his assist numbers should naturally rise, increasing his fantasy value.
Source: Mark Medina
Source: Mark Medina
Brandon Clarke Dies at Age 29
Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Brandon Clarke has died at age 29. LAPD sources told ABC News that Clarke died of a possible drug overdose on Monday, with narcotics found at the scene and no indication of foul play. The news of his death comes six weeks after Clarke was arrested for speeding and possession of a controlled substance. The incident occurred in Arkansas on April 1, a few days after it was announced that Clarke had been shut down for the rest of the season due to a calf injury. He was released on bond the following day. In 2019, Clarke was drafted out of Gonzaga as a first-round pick. He was named to the 2019-20 NBA All-Rookie First Team and spent his entire NBA career with the Grizzlies, appearing in 309 games. Clarke averaged 10.2 points and 5.5 rebounds per game.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Ja Morant Trade Talks Likely to Resume
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (elbow) is expected to be shopped again this offseason as the franchise continues its rebuild, with league executives believing a deal remains possible despite recent struggles. Morant played just 20 games this season before being shut down with a UCL sprain and averaged 19.5 points on 41.0 percent shooting, a dip from his All-Star peak. His uncertain situation adds risk in dynasty formats, while Memphis' youth movement could boost roles for players like GG Jackson II and Santi Aldama if the roster fully resets.
Source: Tim MacMahon and Michael C. Wright
Source: Tim MacMahon and Michael C. Wright
Jahmai Mashack Ready to Return Vs. Denver
Memphis Grizzlies guard Jahmai Mashack (concussion) is available for Wednesday's game against Denver after missing the last two contests while in the league's concussion protocol. The rookie second-round pick could return to a rotation role, especially with Memphis short on healthy guards. Over his last five appearances, Mashack averaged 8.6 points, 3.2 rebounds, 1.4 assists, and 1.4 steals across 26.2 minutes, giving him some deep-league appeal for defensive stats. His return could slightly trim the minutes of Walter Clayton Jr., Adama Bal, and Dariq Whitehead in the backcourt rotation.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Rayan Rupert Held Out Wednesday
Memphis Grizzlies guard Rayan Rupert will not play Wednesday against Denver as the team manages his availability under his two-way contract. Rupert also sat out the previous game, though he remains eligible for Memphis' final two regular-season contests. He showed intriguing upside earlier this month with 33 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists, and four steals across 39 minutes against Milwaukee, making him a speculative deep-league streamer if he returns to a similar role. Dariq Whitehead and Adama Bal could continue seeing extra backcourt minutes in his absence.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
