Ja Morant showcased a stellar performance for the Memphis Grizzlies during the 2024-25 NBA season, successfully guiding the team to the playoffs. The Grizzlies concluded the regular season in the 8th position within the Western Conference standings. However, their postseason journey was halted in the first round against the Oklahoma City Thunder, resulting in their elimination.
In the aftermath of this playoff setback, the Grizzlies aimed to enhance their roster. Consequently, they made the challenging decision to break their core trio of Morant, Desmond Bane, and Jaren Jackson Jr.
On June 15, 2025, the Memphis Grizzlies executed a significant trade, sending Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic. In exchange, the Grizzlies obtained Cole Anthony, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, and four unprotected first-round draft picks, with the 16th overall selection in the upcoming 2025 NBA Draft included. They also secured a first-round pick swap for 2029. This unexpected transaction has led to speculation regarding Morant’s future with the franchise.
Ja Morant next team odds:
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Toronto Raptors +400
Sacramento Kings +500
Brooklyn Nets +700
Miami Heat +800
Portland Trail Blazers +900
Houston Rockets +1000
New Orleans Pelicans +1000
Los Angeles Clippers +1000
Los Angeles Lakers +2500
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Following this development, Bovada established odds for Morant’s next team odds, detailed as follows: – Toronto Raptors: +400 – Sacramento Kings: +500 – Brooklyn Nets: +700 – Miami Heat: +800 – Portland Trail Blazers: +900 – Houston Rockets: +1000 – New Orleans Pelicans: +1000 – Los Angeles Clippers: +1000 – Los Angeles Lakers: +2500.
Brian Windhorst Raises Key Concerns About Ja Morant And Jaren Jackson Jr.’s Futures
The recent trade involving Desmond Bane has generated significant interest in the NBA community. In a recent interview on SportsCenter, Brian Windhorst posed critical questions regarding the futures of Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. in light of this development.
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“The next question is what about Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr.? And I don’t know the answer to this. This is something that we’re just starting to trying to figure out with this trade. The whole league is now going to investigate this. We haven’t heard from the Grizzlies yet,” Windhorst said.
Morant averaged 23.2 points, 7.3 assists, and 4.1 rebounds across 50 games this season.
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