Ja Morant Trade Value Falls — Grizzlies Cornered

Ja Morant’s standing with the Memphis Grizzlies is under a microscope after his postgame remarks led to a one-game suspension, and league evaluators now see him as a "borderline" top-10 point guard with few true suitors, per Tim Bontemps. Teams like the Timberwolves and Kings are "monitoring" the situation, but Memphis faces a tough choice: Morant is wildly popular and revenue-generating, which complicates any teardown or trade. Merlin sees the crossroads: a 26-year-old star who "sells shoes, he sells tickets, and he wants to play in Memphis when no one wants to," yet carries injury history and a stalled 3-point shot. His upside — elite transition scoring and highlight finishes — still dazzles, but if the jumper and durability decline, his value tumbles. The court’s future is in flux; patience or a bold reset await.