The Memphis Grizzlies face a dilemma when it comes to Ja Morant and the trade rumors surrounding him.
Here’s a look at what some members of the Memphis Grizzlies on SI staff think about whether or not the team should trade him.
Ethan Skolnick
The Grizzlies should explore a trade of Ja Morant, only because it seems as if the organization has a new young foundation in place with Zach Edey and Cedric Coward in particular. The Grizzlies are likely stuck in the middle of the West with or without Morant, and he isn’t likely to regain his former athletic form, with his poor shooting from distance a bad sign for his future.
The issue is what the Grizzlies will receive in return with Morant’s value significantly diminished, but a slight stepback trade wouldn’t be the worst thing. If they look at another point guard, Trae Young makes more sense than LaMelo Ball, but it’s hard to see why the Hawks would want Morant in Atlanta.