The Grizzlies are unlikely to receive any unprotected first-round picks for Ja Morant and are willing to take on bad contracts in hopes of acquiring additional young players and draft picks in trade talks.
While the Memphis Grizzlies expect a solid return of draft picks and young talent in a potential Ja Morant trade, it might not be that easy—especially considering what the Hawks received in return for Trae Young from the Wizards.
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According to Kevin O’Connor of Yahoo Sports, the Grizzlies would be willing to take on some bad contracts when trading Morant in exchange for extra picks or young talented players.
“NBA sources don’t expect Morant’s market to be too much different than it was for Trae Young, who was dealt to the Wizards for just an expiring contract in CJ McCollum and a solid role player in Corey Kispert,” O’Connor reports.
“But the Hawks preferred short-term or expiring deals. Memphis is taking the opposite approach: Executives around the league say the Grizzlies are signaling a willingness to take on bad contracts if it means being compensated with young players or picks.”
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“But the Grizzlies aren’t going to get that much for Morant. Think pick swaps, not unprotected firsts. Think moderate bets on rookie contracts, not exciting young players. Even getting those assets might require Memphis to take on bad money in return,” he adds.
Morant has struggled significantly this season, averaging a career-low 19.0 points per game—his lowest since his rookie year. He is also shooting a career-worst 41 percent from the field and has appeared in only 18 games so far due to injuries.
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