New NBA Player Poll Strongly Backs Up Lebron James' Controversial Views On The City Of Memphis

Players Voted Memphis No. 1 on Their No-Trade List

NBA players reportedly voted the Memphis Grizzlies as the team they least want to be traded to. Here are the three biggest reasons why Memphis continues to struggle with player perception.

NBA poll reveals overwhelming player reluctance to join the Grizzlies

An anonymous NBA player poll highlights a growing perception problem in Memphis as the franchise enters a pivotal rebuild.

New NBA Player Poll Strongly Backs Up Lebron James' Controversial Views On The City Of Memphis

LA Lakers LeBron James hugs Memphis Grizzlies Ja Morant Earlier this season, LeBron James came under fire from Memphis Grizzlies fans after he trashed the city while appearing on an episode of the Bob Does Sports YouTube show. “I’m f——41 years of age. You think I want to do s— being in Memphis on a random a– Thursday? I’m not the first guy in the NBA to talk about this,” James said. “We all like, ‘You guys have to move.’ Just go over to Nashvill…

After LeBron's Diss, Grizzlies Lead 'No-Trade' Wish List by NBA Players in New Anonymous Poll

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James apparently isn't alone in his dismissive attitude toward the Memphis market.

NBA players poll names Memphis as least desired trade destination

An anonymous players poll conducted by The Athletic reveals that the Memphis Grizzlies face an uphill battle with attracting top talent.

Grizzlies Catch Heat After Topping NBA Players’ Least Desired Destinations List Over Wizards and Kings

Memphis Grizzlies logo (Image Credits: Imagn) The discussion about player preferences for the Memphis Grizzlies began in April 2026, when Los Angeles Lakers icon LeBron James stirred controversy by openly expressing his aversion to playing in Memphis. He even suggested that the team might be better off moving to Nashville. This statement resonated throughout the league, sparking lively debates among players. Now, over a month later, the discussi…