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Johnny Davis Signs With Turkish Club

Free agent guard Johnny Davis has signed with Manisa Basket in Turkey, the team announced (Twitter link; hat tip to Sportando). The 10th overall pick of the 2022 NBA draft, Davis spent parts of three seasons with the Wizards prior to being traded to the Grizzlies in February 2025. He has been out of the […]

Zion Williamson, Ja Morant Pair Up Talks In New Orleans Now Underway: Report

The New Orleans Pelicans could be pairing up two of the top prospects of the 2019 NBA Draft as talks to acquire Ja Morant from the Memphis Grizzlies are now underway, according to NBA insider Evan Sidery.  If a deal gets struck, the Pelicans would see Zion Williamson, the No. 1 pick in the 2019 […] The post Zion Williamson, Ja Morant Pair Up Talks In New Orleans Now Underway: Report appeared first on HEAVY .

NBA rumors: Insider hints at Pelicans leading Ja Morant trade sweepstakes over Timberwolves

The Memphis Grizzlies have shown over the past year that they’re looking to head in a new direction with their franchise. The last step that would complete the reset is trading Ja Morant, and they’re still looking to find a suitor to take him. The two teams rumored to have interest in the point guard […] The post NBA rumors: Insider hints at Pelicans leading Ja Morant trade sweepstakes over Timberwolves appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Draft Rumors: Nets, Mavericks, Pelicans, Grizzlies, Hawks

The Nets, who control the sixth overall pick in the 2026 NBA draft, have tried to package that selection with future first-rounders to move into the top four, league sources tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. As evidenced by the fact that no deal has come to fruition, Brooklyn hasn’t had any luck on that front […]

Pelicans seen as leading Ja Morant suitors

Interest in a potential Ja Morant trade continues to build around the league, with the New Orleans Pelicans and Minnesota Timberwolves reportedly among the teams monitoring the Memphis Grizzlies star point guard. During a recent appearance on FanDuel TV’s Run It Back, Sam Amick of The Athletic indicated that New Orleans may currently be the […] The post Pelicans seen as leading Ja Morant suitors appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Anthony Edwards and Ja Morant Dream Team-Up Threatened by Conference Rivals

The Memphis Grizzlies’ fresh start and the dream pairing of two of the NBA’s most explosive, high-flying young superstars is under imminent threat from Western Conference rivals. The Minnesota Timberwolves have long been linked to a blockbuster trade for disgruntled Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant. While we were imagining an unstoppable backcourt duo alongside Anthony […] The post Anthony Edwards and Ja Morant Dream Team-Up Threatened by Conference Rivals appeared first on EssentiallySports .

Pelicans May Be Frontrunners For Ja Morant Trade

The Pelicans and Kings appear to be the teams with the most interest in trading for Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant, Sam Amick of the Athletic said during an appearance on FanDuel TV’s “Run It Back” (YouTube link). Amick added that he would “probably push it” to New Orleans as the frontrunner and acknowledged a […]

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope exercises $21.6M option

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope of the Memphis Grizzlies has decided to pick up his player option for the 2026-27 season, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The veteran guard will earn $21.6 million next year and is now positioned to become an unrestricted free agent in the summer of 2027. The move was largely expected, as Caldwell-Pope was […] The post Kentavious Caldwell-Pope exercises $21.6M option appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope exercises $21.6 million option for 2026-27 season

With the NBA Finals now over and the dust of the New York Knicks’ championship parade settled, all eyes turn to the offseason and the upcoming NBA Draft and free agency. With some players already able to address their status, Memphis Grizzlies guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope opted into his contract for the 2026-27 season. Unless the […] The post Kentavious Caldwell-Pope exercises $21.6 million option for 2026-27 season appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Grizzlies’ Caldwell-Pope Exercises 2026/27 Player Option

Veteran Grizzlies guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is exercising his player option for next season, reports Shams Charania of ESPN (via Twitter). The move is official, per RealGM’s transaction log. Caldwell-Pope will earn $21.6MM in 2026/27. He’s on track for unrestricted free agency next summer. The move was expected, as Caldwell-Pope was unlikely to approach that $21.6MM […]

Grizzlies’ Ja Morant shares inspiring message on social media amid trade rumors

The 2026 NBA Draft is just days away, and rumors are that the Memphis Grizzlies may trade Ja Morant at some point soon. With the rumblings seemingly getting louder with each passing day, the seven-year veteran shared an inspirational, but cryptic message on social media. Morant posted an eight-word post on X, formerly known as […] The post Grizzlies’ Ja Morant shares inspiring message on social media amid trade rumors appeared first on ClutchPoints .

“A Two-Year Deal They Was Throwing”: Grizzlies Icon Tony Allen Rejected Lakers Deal Despite Kobe Bryant’s Personal Text

Kobe Bryant would often recruit teammates who had already proven they wouldn’t back down from him. Memphis Grizzlies legend Tony Allen was one of them. Black Mamba gave him a special token of appreciation during his farewell, but before that made efforts to sign the Grindfather. It did not materialize, as Allen had a peculiar […] The post “A Two-Year Deal They Was Throwing”: Grizzlies Icon Tony Allen Rejected Lakers Deal Despite Kobe Bryant’s Personal Text appeared first on EssentiallySports .

Grizzlies rumors: 1 potential Ja Morant replacement with draft trade up if he falls

The Memphis Grizzlies have a chance at two key players in the first round of the draft, as they look to restart their franchise. Ja Morant is still on the roster, but there is a good chance he’ll be traded this offseason, which means they could draft his replacement with one of the picks. Many […] The post Grizzlies rumors: 1 potential Ja Morant replacement with draft trade up if he falls appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Miami Heat Could Pursue Kawhi Leonard, Trae Young, Ja Morant If They Don’t Get Giannis Antetokounmpo

DHJ Quick Take: Heat’s Backup Star Targets The Miami Heat could pursue trades for Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, Washington Wizards guard Trae Young and Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant if they fail to acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo from the Milwaukee Bucks, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. Antetokounmpo wants to be traded […]

NBA rumors: Darryn Peterson would rather fall to Grizzlies than go to Jazz

With the NBA Draft on the horizon, there continues to be talk about who will go no. 1 overall. Kansas basketball star Darryn Peterson has long been considered a candidate for that honor. A new report reveals that Peterson has a specific preference about where he doesn’t want to go. “Kansas guard Darryn Peterson does not plan to […] The post NBA rumors: Darryn Peterson would rather fall to Grizzlies than go to Jazz appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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...