Bucks–Grizzlies Ja Morant Trade Talks Stalled After Memphis Rejects Key Contract Additions

Bucks–Grizzlies Ja Morant Trade Talks Stalled After Memphis Rejects Key Contract Additions

Ja Morant (Image Credits: Imagn) Aside from Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, another shocking name who was not dealt at the trade deadline was Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant. Months leading up to the deadline, it sure looked like Morant was as good as gone from Memphis. The Miami Heat were the most prominent suitors, but pulled away due to their fascination with Giannis. And because the 26-year-old’s on-court value was tanking,…

NBA trade deadline intel: Why Grizzlies didn't deal Ja Morant after Jaren Jackson Jr., Ivica Zubac shocker fallout

Which deals did and did not happen at the NBA trade deadline? New intel on Ja Morant, Ivica Zubac, and much more.

Post-Deadline Rumors: Morant, JJJ, Bulls, Missi, Celtics

The fact that Ja Morant wasn’t traded at last week’s deadline came as a bit of a surprise to him, according to Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints, who says the Grizzlies weren’t willing to accept a package similar to what Atlanta got for Trae Young. The Grizzlies talked to the Heat, Timberwolves, and Bucks about Morant, but didn’t come close to making a deal, Azarly writes. League sources tell ClutchPoints that Ryan Rollins was a player Memphis and Mi…

Column | Grading the NBA Trade Deadline’s most important trades

Jazz acquire Jackson Jr. from the Grizzlies Utah receives: Jaren Jackson Jr., Jock Landale, John Konchar and Vince Williams Jr. Memphis receives: Walter Clayton Jr., Kyle Anderson, Taylor Hendricks, Georges Niang and three future first-round picks Grade for Utah: C+ With this eight-player trade, the Utah Jazz picked up former Defensive Player of the Year Jaren Jackson Jr. to pair with sharpshooting forward Lauri Markkanen and 19-year-old rookie …

Sports Spectrum: NBA trade deadline standouts

Anthony Davis walking out of practice at the Maverick’s practice courts. Davis briefly played for the Dallas Mavericks before being traded to the Washington Wizards. Photo courtesy of @antdavis23 on Instagram Milwaukee Bucks: Winners, but not for long Many people were on high alert, feeling increased pressure to trade star player Giannis Antetokounmpo at the deadline. With the Bucks losing games, Antetokounmpo has been sending mixed signals abou…