Should the Memphis Grizzlies trade Ja Morant?
In a surprising twist, numerous think pieces came out Monday saying now is the time for the Memphis Grizzlies to move on from Ja Morant. Could that actually be true? Host Joe Mullinax breaks down the pros and cons and gives his take on this episode of Locked on Grizzlies!
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26 Comments
Yes, they should. If JJJ improves his offensive game and clutch performance, you can build around him.
If Ja goes then im going where he’s going. But hes been such a part of this franchise i feel a part of it too, it would break my heart if that ever changed.
Trade Ja Instinct says no. Logic says "what do we get back?" – the trade would have to include some big wins for the Grizzlies to have the fans onboard with losing Ja but even then I'm not sure how sellable it is.
Trade Ja for who? Who are we gonna get? Even if we do, how will that change the team around him not being close to as good as we thought they were. The only reason to even consider it is that the team doesn't know how to keep thier players healthy
Foolish Tim McManhon (among others) is pushing this narrative and I’m surprised it’s being entertained.
Be nice to have a coach who would actually get in a players face when they FU but if that coughing little twit of a GM is here it will be TI…that is if he wants to be here…..Paris to Memphis is quite a shift.
No you don't trade him. You truly build around him. You get players that help with his weaknesses.
The continued ignorance is just baffling.
Every single thing you mentioned you wanted, you already have in Tuomas Iisalo, and it would require only the slightest bit of research to realize that.
I'm ASTOUNDED that seemingly no one in Memphis has taken the time to do that research.
Tuomas has been a head coach for 10 years now. He is FAMOUS for running a super tight ship and holding people accountable. He looks at every detaIl and leaves nothing to chance. He understands people and psychology and gets the best our of everyone. He is revolutionary in the way he creates his offense. He's used to acting as both coach and GM in a way and running the whole show, and in so doing he revolutionizes entire organizations. He's the effin chosen one, and none of you have any idea at all. Absolutely mindboggling.
U 🤔 get rid of Steven Adams.. Xavier Tillman.. Dillon Brooks.. Melton… All these players helped make his job easier… I'm going wherever Ja 🤓 go 👀🤝
So, people want to trade Ja when the team around him was not built properly. We have three great core players. They need to have each players work just a few things. All players need to lock in on making free throws.
Ja-becoming a three point and 15 footer threat, improving defense and reducing turnovers
Jaren-Going to his right hand, reducing the amount of fouls, improvjng offensive set when facing touch competition
Des-Reducing turnovers, ball handling and reducing turnovers
They also need a veteran big man and a three way SF
Wr havent seen the team whole to make improvements. Now we have, so make the changesand improvements
Grizz doesnt need to listen the outside world. Everyone shouted get rid of Dillon and this year several people said they should have kept him.
Absolutely Not!!!
Zach already said they ain’t trading ja. Ja is Memphis if they trade ja Memphis ain’t selling tickets
I like Ja but if we can get Trae Young then I would make that trade. I think Ja is a better player but Trae is more available.
This video could've lasted 3 minutes. Buffer music, and a big HELL NO😡😡😡😡
This is an outrageously stupid rumor and topic to go around why would Memphis media present a rumor like this This is stupid but only in Memphis no other franchise would and by the way this is not aimed at you Joe I'm saying in general Memphis should not be talking like this especially media in the local area
If they get rid of Ja I’m out. Unless the find a way to bring back the g&g players. Lol
Franchise suicide trading Ja!
Joe nailed it this morning. 🎯
If you think the arena was empty in game 4, trade Ja and watch what happens… The average attendance for Grizzlies home games will drop at least 35 percent…
The main reason I started watching the Memphis Grizzlies is because of Ja Morant. PERIOD!!
I think you need to find another job, if you feel that way about Ja!
The Memphis media making articles about trading Ja while simultaneously giving Desmond Bane a pass is crazy… In my opinion, Bane is easily in the top 5 of the worse contracts in the NBA. He will be making almost 40 million dollars next year.
Good point about his injuries too
I know they weren't but It looked like the Grizz were running that new offense in game 3. Mainly how fast they were moving the ball
Ja’s Tweeting “Be careful what you wish for” makes me think he wants out