The Memphis Grizzlies are currently the second-best team in the Western Conference and hold a strong 36-18 record.
They are positioned to make a powerful run in the playoffs, but what happens if they don’t?
According to Howard Beck, the Grizzlies could make a massive change and part ways with Ja Morant if they don’t have a successful postseason.
“I’m constantly checking in with executives around trade deadline about like, okay, what we saw, what we didn’t see, what’s next, and in this league, you are always on the lookout for who’s the next wave of stars that are going to get dealt, right?… Somebody out of the blue said, keep an eye on Ja [Morant] this summer… I’m just saying it’s one of those things I’m just kind of keeping an eye on if they were to flame out early,” Beck said, per Legion Hoops.
REPORT: NBA executive believes the Grizzlies could potentially look to move Ja Morant this summer, per @HowardBeck
“I’m constantly checking in with executives around trade deadline about like, okay, what we saw, what we didn’t see, what’s next, and in this league, you are… pic.twitter.com/WBWrwYrYd2
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) February 18, 2025
Beck made it clear that this might only happen if the Grizzlies “flame out early.”
If Memphis reaches the playoffs and then falls apart right away, there will certainly be calls for the team to make some substantial trades.
But will losing Morant be the right move?
He is averaging 20.7 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 7.4 assists per game this season, shooting 44.7 percent from the field.
Injuries have been a problem for Morant lately, and the team has had to figure out an identity without him.
Would that be a reason why they’d part ways with him after five years?
The Grizzlies might respond to this report, and they will most likely say they have no desire to lose Morant.
But Beck’s statement will get people talking, and you can bet NBA fans will be paying close attention to everything the Grizzlies do in the postseason if things don’t go their way.
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