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DHJ Quick Take: Mavericks Acquire Santi Aldama From Grizzlies Dallas adds a versatile 7-foot wing on a team-friendly contract, sending a young guard and draft compensation to Memphis as the Grizzlies trim their roster and retool around Cameron Boozer. What does Dallas get? A 25-year-old, 7-foot wing who can play...

The Memphis Grizzlies are trading Ja Morant to the Portland Trail Blazers for Jerami Grant and Kris Murray, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania. Morant will make $42.1 million next season and $44 million in the 2027-28 season, the last year of his contract. In 20 games for Memphis this past season, Morant averaged 19.5 points and 8.1 assists per...

DHJ Quick Take: Grizzlies Aggressively Shopping Ja Morant with No Takers High Motivation, Zero Market: The Memphis Grizzlies are "highly motivated" to part ways with star guard Ja Morant this summer, but the front office is struggling immensely to find a team willing to take him on. Massive Salary with...

DHJ Quick Take: Timberwolves Aggressively Pursuing LaMelo Ball Trade The Minnesota Timberwolves are aggressively pursuing a trade for Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball, sources told Dallas Hoops Journal, with the Toronto Raptors also among the confirmed suitors. Who are the Timberwolves targeting? Minnesota is pursuing LaMelo Ball to pair a...

DHJ Quick Take: Kings Set To Waive DeRozan, Pass On Morant Rebuilding Move on DeRozan: The Sacramento Kings are expected to waive veteran forward DeMar DeRozan—who holds a stellar career scoring average of 21.1 points per game—as the franchise fully commits to a deep roster rebuild. No Interest in Morant:...

DHJ Quick Take: Timberwolves Surface as a Possible Ja Morant Suitor Minnesota was floated as a possible suitor for the very available Ja Morant, though the Timberwolves' first priority is re-signing Ayo Dosunmu. Who could pursue him? Minnesota has been floated as a possible suitor, joining Miami and Sacramento among...

DHJ Quick Take: Heat’s Backup Star Targets Contingency Trade Plan: If the Miami Heat fail to secure Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, the front office is prepared to pivot toward blockbuster trade pursuits for Kawhi Leonard, Trae Young or Ja Morant. Stalled Antetokounmpo Talks: While Antetokounmpo has reportedly stated his...

DHJ Quick Take: Morant's Imminent Departure Trade Proposals Crafted: With the Memphis Grizzlies widely expected to trade Ja Morant this offseason, Grant Hughes of Bleacher Report has constructed five potential trade packages featuring the star point guard. Contract and Control: The 26-year-old guard is scheduled to make $42.1 million next...

DHJ Quick Take: Sacramento Kings Land Ja Morant in Three-Team Trade Proposal After no deal materialized at the deadline, this hypothetical three-team trade sends Ja Morant to the Sacramento Kings while giving the Memphis Grizzlies a fresh start. Here is the case for why all three sides could sign off....

DHJ Quick Take Imminent Departure: ESPN’s Tim MacMahon and Michael C. Wright report that the Memphis Grizzlies are widely expected to trade Ja Morant this offseason, potentially ending the tenure of the 2019 second-overall pick. Irreparable Relationship: Morant has reportedly told former coaches and players around the league that he...