Ja Morant 'Couldn't Be More Available' and Nobody Wants Him, Which Changes Everything For Memphis

Alright, hold up, you guys seeing this NBA offseason news out of Memphis? Because my jaw is on the floor. Brian Windhorst just dropped a bombshell, saying Ja Morant "couldn't be more available on the trade market" right now. Let that sink in. The Grizzlies are apparently "struggling immensely" to find a team willing to even *talk* about a trade for their supposed franchise cornerstone. This isn't just a rumor, folks, it's a full-blown crisis in the making for the Grizzlies.

The Morant Trade Saga Is a Disaster

Can you believe this? It’s not just that they're *trying* to move him, it’s that nobody wants to bite. Jake Fischer from The Stein Line reported that the Sacramento Kings straight-up said NO to a Ja Morant deal. And get this, they'd require the Grizzlies to attach *draft capital* to Morant just to take him off their hands. Draft picks! For Ja Morant! That's not just a red flag, that's a whole parade of crimson banners waving in the wind. The dude is 26, should be in his prime, and teams are asking for *sweeteners* to acquire him. It tells you everything you need to know about where his value is right now, and it's not looking good for Memphis, or for Morant himself. This is a massive problem for a franchise that built so much around him.

New Blood for the Grind City Summer Squad

While the front office tries to figure

Trade on Every Game with Kalshi

Click Here to sign up to Kalshi — Free $10 when you sign up using our link or use code: ONTAPSEA. The only federally regulated prediction market in the US. Trade on real sports outcomes. Available in all 50 states.

out how to give Morant away, they are bringing in some fresh faces for Summer League and beyond. It's like they're trying to inject some new energy into the team, maybe distract from the Morant mess? Clemson’s Jestin Porter is joining them for Summer League. The senior guard averaged 9.6 points per game, hitting 34.8 percent from deep. He's got some range. Then there's Liberty forward Zach Cleveland, who signed an exhibit-10 contract and will also be in Summer League. Cleveland, a senior, put up some solid numbers, with 11.9 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 6.8 assists per game. And Iowa’s Brendan Hausen, a junior guard, will be there too, averaging 10.9 points and shooting 38.8 percent from three. These guys are hoping to make an impression, and who knows, maybe one of them could be a hidden gem. On top of that, Memphis is bringing in Michigan State big man Carson Cooper on a two-way deal. Cooper played four years, averaging 11 points and 7 rebounds in 26.7 minutes, shooting 58.4 percent from the field and 78.8 percent from the line. It's a lot of new blood, but let’s be real, none of them are Ja Morant. So, what’s next for the Grizzlies? They’re deep in the NBA offseason, and the trade market for their biggest star is colder than a January night in Seattle. They've got to find a way to either rebuild his value or cut ties, and neither option looks easy. It's going to be a wild next few weeks, and every move they make is going to shape their entire season.

This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.