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Southwest Notes: Spurs, Johnson, Grizzlies, Rockets

After losing Game 5 of the NBA Finals, the Spurs had to conduct their final media obligations of the season with their opponents celebrating nearby. It’s a feeling they’re not likely to forget, Jeff McDonald writes for the San Antonio Express-News. “It hurts a lot. Hearing that right now, seeing them storming the court on […]

SBN Reacts: Most Suns fans want one thing from this year’s draft

Ten days. That is all that separates the Phoenix Suns from the 2026 NBA Draft. Sure, the draft technically begins in 9 days, and current FanDuel projections have BYU’s AJ Dybantsa going first overall. But the Suns won’t be involved in any of that. They don’t own a first-round pick. Instead, the Memphis Grizzlies will […]

NBA Trade Rumors: New 3-Team Blockbuster Deal Sends Giannis to Miami

The Miami Heat remain the favorites to win the Giannis Antetokounmpo Sweepstakes. But it also remains true that the Milwaukee Bucks do not want to take back Tyler Herro and his $33M contract for next season.  So a third team will be necessary to get something done, and the latest one to enter the fray is the Memphis Grizzlies, per this blockbuster proposal from Evan Sidery: A potential three-team Giannis Antetokounmpo trade framework involving the Bucks, Heat and Grizzlies: Miami: Giannis...

Memphis Grizzlies 2026 NBA Draft Preview

The Memphis Grizzlies chose to take a step back this season in the hopes of taking two steps forward. They traded away Jaren Jackson Jr. for some salary filler and future assets, and they’ve been fielding trade offers for Ja Morant. By all accounts, it looks like they want to give their former No. 2 […] The post Memphis Grizzlies 2026 NBA Draft Preview appeared first on The Lead .

Mind-blowing stadium plans will keep Grizzlies in downtown Memphis to chagrin of NBA stars

Earlier this year, there were reports that many NBA stars hated Memphis and wished the Grizzlies would relocate to Nashville. That prompted some discussion about the Grizzlies’ arena plans and whether they would stay in downtown Memphis. Now, the latest report has indicated the team will stay in Memphis for decades, according to News Channel […] The post Mind-blowing stadium plans will keep Grizzlies in downtown Memphis to chagrin of NBA stars appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Miami Heat Proposed to Trade for $197 Million Star Point Guard In Major Move

The Miami Heat aiming for a blockbuster addition this offseason could swing for Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant.While Morant isn’t top of their trade targets, the Heat may be positioned to make a move for the explosive guard as a backcourt upgrade.According to CBS Sports’ Sam Quinn, Miami could engage with Memphis in a direct […] The post Miami Heat Proposed to Trade for $197 Million Star Point Guard In Major Move appeared first on HEAVY .

Chicago Bulls Trade Proposal Finally Moves Ja Morant Out Of Memphis

While the NBA world waits on the Giannis Antetokounmpo deal to go down, Ja Morant might end up being the second domino to fall in terms of stars getting moved this offseason. The Chicago Bulls didn’t seem too interested in trading for Morant when the Memphis Grizzlies started taking calls for him before the February […] The post Chicago Bulls Trade Proposal Finally Moves Ja Morant Out Of Memphis appeared first on HEAVY .

Southwest Notes: Castle, Ejiofor, Grizzlies’ Draft, Pelicans

Stephon Castle used some strategy to maneuver his way to the Spurs in the 2024 draft, writes Sam Amick of The Athletic. San Antonio held the No. 4 pick, and Castle was intrigued by the chance to team his perimeter defensive skills with an elite rim protector like Victor Wembanyama, “I was just looking on […]

LeBron James wants fine people of Memphis to know he just hates 1 hotel, not them

Towards the end of the NBA season, LeBron James came under fire for comments he made about the city of Memphis. He specifically cited his displeasure with staying at the Hyatt Centric hotel and said the Grizzlies should relocate to Nashville. As a result, James received criticism for perceived disrespect towards the majority-black city with a […] The post LeBron James wants fine people of Memphis to know he just hates 1 hotel, not them appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Ja Morant Trade Proposals: Grizzlies Star Goes To Kings, Bulls, Timberwolves, Heat, Suns

DHJ Quick Take: Morant’s Imminent Departure With the Memphis Grizzlies widely expected to trade Ja Morant this offseason, Grant Hughes of Bleacher Report created five trade proposals involving the point guard. Let’s take a look at them: Sacramento Kings Acquire Morant Kings Acquire: Ja Morant Grizzlies Acquire: DeMar DeRozan, De’Andre Hunter, 2030 first-round pick (via MIN; top-10 […]

The Ja Morant Inflection Point: Rebuild Realities, Backroom Pushback and the Looming Summer Market

The NBA offseason hasn’t even officially commenced, but the league’s rumor mill is already operating at a frantic, high-stakes velocity. At the epicenter of the early summer storm is Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant. A recent report sent shockwaves through the basketball landscape, explicitly stating that the fractured relationship between the Grizzlies and their former […]

Grizzlies rumors: No. 16 pick trade-up possibilities to be explored for potential Ja Morant replacement

The Memphis Grizzlies made some moves throughout this past year to set themselves up for a rebuild heading into the future, and they’re still not done. They were able to land the No. 3 and No. 16 picks in this year’s draft, and it seems like they’re going with Cam Boozer to be the future […] The post Grizzlies rumors: No. 16 pick trade-up possibilities to be explored for potential Ja Morant replacement appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Sources: What Grizzlies should expect for Ja Morant, other veterans on trade block

The Memphis Grizzlies are in a fascinating position this offseason. After trading Desmond Bane and Jaren Jackson Jr. within the last year, they hold the third, 16th, and 32nd picks in the 2026 NBA Draft. Clearly, Beale Street basketball is pivoting toward a full-scale rebuild. EVP Zach Kleiman still needs to clean house in some […] The post Sources: What Grizzlies should expect for Ja Morant, other veterans on trade block appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Pre-Draft Workouts: Grizzlies, Warriors, Pistons, Keita

Arizona forward Koa Peat was among the prospects who worked out for the Grizzlies on Monday, league sources tell Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal (Twitter link). Peat is a projected first-round pick, coming in at No. 25 on the latest big board from Jeremy Woo of ESPN and No. 18 on the big […]

NBA rumors: Insiders compare Grizzlies’ Cameron Boozer-Caleb Wilson decision to 2022 draft

The basketball gods shined on the Memphis Grizzlies during the 2026 NBA Draft lottery as they jumped up to the No. 3 overall pick after having the sixth best odds at moving up. Landing that pick brings the Grizzlies to a rather favorable conundrum. There are two potential impact players they can land with Caleb […] The post NBA rumors: Insiders compare Grizzlies’ Cameron Boozer-Caleb Wilson decision to 2022 draft appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Why Grizzlies must offer Jaylen Wells over $50 million this summer

There is a particular kind of regret that haunts NBA front offices, and it is not of overpaying a star. It is the regret of a cheap, foundational player walking into a bidding war that could have been avoided. The Memphis Grizzlies are sitting on exactly that sort of asset, a second-round pick who plays […] The post Why Grizzlies must offer Jaylen Wells over $50 million this summer appeared first on ClutchPoints .

NBA approves sweeping lottery reform intended to curb tanking

The NBA Board of Governors met on May 28 and passed a comprehensive lottery reform intended to stop tanking that will take effect starting with the 2027 draft, the league announced. Only the Memphis Grizzlies voted against the proposal, commonly referred to as the “3-2-1” model, which significantly alters how the lottery will work going […]