The Memphis Grizzlies have significantly lowered their asking price for Ja Morant before Thursday's trade deadline as they look to move on and focus on rebuilding around Zach Edey and Cedric Coward.
After trading Jaren Jackson Jr. to the Utah Jazz, the Memphis Grizzlies could be preparing to move Ja Morant next. The team appears to be lowering the price for the former All-Star ahead of the February 5 deadline.
Ja Morant
Ja Morant
Ja Morant
MIN: 28.43
PTS: 19.45 (53.99%)
REB: 3.25
AS: 8.05
ST: 1
BL: 0.3
TO: 3.55
GM: 20
"Yet multiple rival teams have said this week that the Grizzlies' asking price for Morant has dropped dramatically, with Memphis officials apparently eager now to just move on from its longtime Face of the Franchise to truly launch their rebuild around second-year big man Zach Edey and rookie swingman Cedric Coward," NBA insider Jake Fischer reported.
According to Fischer, Sacramento – often mentioned as a potential landing spot for Morant – has shown minimal interest.
The report also notes that the Grizzlies are telling potential trade partners they're willing to take on long-term salary if it brings extra draft capital to the seven combined first-round picks they've acquired by trading Desmond Bane and Jackson Jr. since last season.
Fischer adds that this could lead to a multi-team deal involving the Grizzlies, Kings, and Raptors, possibly helping Toronto in its ongoing pursuit of Domantas Sabonis.
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