Grizzlies Dump Ja Morant's $87 Million Deal to Trail Blazers for Grant, Murray
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Updated · Bleacher Report · Jun 30
Grizzlies Dump Ja Morant's $87 Million Deal to Trail Blazers for Grant, Murray
3 articles · Updated · Bleacher Report · Jun 30
Summary
Memphis moved 26-year-old Ja Morant to Portland for Jerami Grant and Kris Murray, ending a long-brewing split without receiving any draft compensation.
The deal clears Morant's remaining 2-year, $87 million contract from the Grizzlies' books, giving Memphis added flexibility after reports it may have needed to attach a pick to move him.
Portland effectively bought low on a two-time All-Star who averaged 19.5 points and 8.1 assists in 20 games last season, even though the move crowds a backcourt that already includes Damian Lillard, Jrue Holiday and Scoot Henderson.
For Memphis, the trade signals a reset toward a younger core led by Cameron Boozer, Cedric Coward and Zach Edey as the franchise turns the page on the Morant era.