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

By Scott Thompson

Published June 29, 2026

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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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