Grizzlies Trade Ja Morant to Trail Blazers in Major Roster Shift The Memphis Grizzlies have completed a trade sending two-time NBA All-Star Ja Morant to the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for forward Jerami Grant and center Kris Murray, sources confirmed to ESPN’s Shams Charania on Monday. The move marks the third major departure from Memphis’ roster since the 2025 playoffs, as the team continues to reshape its roster following a first-round sweep by the Oklahoma City Thunder. Morant, 26, joins a young Trail Blazers squad that made its first playoff appearance since 2021, while the Grizzlies look to build a new foundation centered around their 2026 first-round pick, Cameron Boozer. Morant’s trade follows the Grizzlies’ decision to part with two of their former franchise cornerstones—Desmond Bane and Jaren Jackson Jr.—after the team was swept in the 2025 first-round series. The trio, once considered one of the league’s most talented young cores, contributed to just one playoff series win across four appearances. Memphis’ struggles with that group led to the trades, which now leave the franchise with a completely restructured roster. Morant, who has played only 79 games in three seasons due to off-court issues and injuries since his 2023 All-Star season, will join a Trail Blazers team led by breakout star Deni Avdija. The Blazers’ backcourt already includes veterans Jrue Holiday and Damian Lillard, who returned to the franchise on a three-year deal after being waived by the Bucks. Scoot Henderson and Shaedon Sharpe also add depth to the guard position. Morant’s arrival could provide a significant boost to a team aiming to return to the postseason. Morant’s absence from the Grizzlies’ lineup has been a key factor in their recent struggles.#desmond_bane #memphis_grizzlies #portland_trail_blazers #jaren_jackson_jr #ja_morant
San Antonio Spurs vs Memphis Grizzlies injury report: Who's playing, injured and questionable players, head-to-head records, team stats, and more (March 25, 2026) The San Antonio Spurs will face the Memphis Grizzlies on March 25, 2026, in an NBA matchup at FedExForum. The game, scheduled for 8 p.m. ET, pits a top-tier team against one struggling to avoid a poor season. The Spurs enter the contest with a 54-18 record, still in playoff contention, while the Grizzlies sit at 24-47 and aim to avoid finishing near the bottom of the standings. Despite the gap in overall performance, injuries on both sides could influence the outcome. The Spurs’ injury report shows limited absences, though key players are sidelined. De’Aaron Fox, a guard averaging 17.6 points and 6.3 assists over the past 20 games, is out with lower back tightness. Luke Kornet is unavailable due to a right knee issue, and David Jones-Garcia remains out for the season after ankle surgery. Memphis, however, faces a more severe injury list, with ten players sidelined. This has forced the Grizzlies to rely on G-League call-ups like Cedric Coward and adjust their roster to compensate for the depth loss. The Grizzlies’ injury list includes several long-term absences. Ja Morant, their star point guard, is out for the season after a left elbow UCL sprain. Santi Aldama, a power forward, is also out for the year following knee surgery. Zach Edey, a center, is sidelined with an ankle injury, while Scotty Pippen Jr. is out for the season after right big toe surgery. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, a shooting guard, is out following finger and post-surgery complications. Brandon Clarke, a forward, is out with a right calf strain, and Ty Jerome is sidelined with a left ankle sprain. Jaylen Wells, another forward, is out with a right great toe injury.#de_aaron_fox #san_antonio_spurs #memphis_grizzlies #fedexforum #ja_morant
