What the Grizzlies demand to trade Ja Morant

The Memphis Grizzlies are facing a crucial moment regarding the future of Ja Morant, with the market beginning to consider a trade as a real possibility. According to Marc Stein, the franchise's initial stance is clear: if the door to a departure of the point guard is opened, Memphis expects to receive at least one draft pick as a central piece of the deal. This starting point sets the tone for any negotiation and reflects the intention not to significantly devalue one of the most impactful players in their recent project.

The market context adds complexity to those aspirations. The league's front offices still vividly remember the Trae Young precedent, whose trade was finalized without any first-round picks, in exchange for an expiring contract and a rotation player. This comparison raises doubts as to whether any franchise would be willing to put a first-round pick on the table for Morant, especially considering the player's current circumstances. Nevertheless, the Grizzlies start from the premise that any conversation must include, at the very least, that type of future asset.

Among the teams monitoring the situation is Toronto. Various internal discussions within the Raptors have led other executives to believe that the new era of the front office, now led by Bobby Webster, may be pressured to make an immediate impact move. In this scenario, Morant's name fits as a potential target, although for Memphis, the focus would still be on what kind of draft capital and roster support they could receive in return.

What about Jaren Jackson Jr.?

Meanwhile, the team's environment and coaching staff try to separate the market noise from the sports situation. Jaren Jackson Jr. publicly referred to Morant in personal terms, emphasizing the bond between them, and coach Iisalo clarified that the player's current absence is strictly due to physical reasons. Despite these statements, the reality is that the Grizzlies have already made it clear what they expect to receive if the process moves forward: top-level assets, starting with at least a first-round pick, as the basis of any trade.

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