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Grizzlies trade Ja Morant to Portland
By Jacob Gallant at WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· June 29, 2026
· 1 min read
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Ja Morant is headed to the Portland Trail Blazers.ESPN’s Shams Charania reports the Memphis Grizzlies have agreed to a trade with Portland to send their two-time All-Star point guard to the Blazers for Jerami Grant and Kris Murray.Morant’s time comes to a close after seven ...
Key takeaway In Memphis, Morant won Rookie of the Year in 2020, was named the Most Improved Player in 2022, was named All-NBA 2nd team in 2022 and made two All-Star Games.
Why this matters in The Nashville
The departure of Ja Morant from the Memphis Grizzlies may have implications for Nashville sports fans who frequently travel to Memphis for games. With Morant's impressive career in Memphis coming to a close, fans who have grown accustomed to watching him play may need to adjust their travel plans to Portland if they want to see him in action. As a major city in the region, Nashville has a significant number of sports enthusiasts who often visit Memphis to attend Grizzlies games, and Morant's presence was a major draw. The trade may also impact the local economy, as fewer fans from Nashville may travel to Memphis for games, potentially affecting hotels, restaurants, and other businesses that rely on sports tourism.
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Category: parks ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Ja Morant is headed to the Portland Trail Blazers.ESPN’s Shams Charania reports the Memphis Grizzlies have agreed to a trade with Portland to send their two-time All-Star point guard to the Blazers for Jerami Grant and Kris Murray.Morant’s time comes to a close after seven ...
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