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Ja Morant Returns to Grizzlies Lineup as Trade Talks Draw Interest From Bucks and Pelicans

Memphis is asking for draft picks plus a young player before the Feb. 5 deadline.

Overview

  • Memphis officially listed Morant available for Sunday’s game against the Magic in London after a six-game absence, during which the team went 2–4.
  • League reporting links Miami, Milwaukee, New Orleans, Sacramento and Toronto as teams that have inquired about the All-Star guard.
  • In conversations with the Bucks, the Grizzlies have sought a 2031 or 2032 first-round pick and guard Ryan Rollins, according to HoopsHype.
  • The Pelicans have checked on a potential buy-low move and are unwilling to include rookies Jeremiah Fears or Derik Queen, per the report.
  • Morant’s season has featured a drop in efficiency and noted tensions, including a filmed practice dispute and an earlier suspension.