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NBA free agency started on June 30 and the Memphis Grizzlies have already made multiple moves to set the organization up for the future. Especially after trading the former face of the franchise, Ja Morant.
That trade cleared the way for the Grizzlies to fully rebuild around a new core that includes Zach Edey, Cedric Coward and 2026 NBA Draft No. 3 overall pick Cameron Boozer.
Any trades or deals can officially be consummated on July 6, when the league's moratorium ends.
On July 1, the Memphis Grizzlies traded Santi Aldama to the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for AJ Johnson, a protected 2030 first-round pick (originally from the Golden State Warriors) and two future second-round picks.
Johnson joins his fourth team in three years since being drafted in the first round of the 2023 NBA Draft. Johnson played in 48 games for the Washington Wizards and Dallas Mavericks in 2025-2026 and averaged 9.4 minutes per game.
The Grizzlies continue to stockpile future picks, and Aldama gets a fresh start in Dallas.
The Memphis Grizzlies sent an additional $1 million in the Ja Morant trade to the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for Jerami Grant and Kris Murray, Jake Fischer reported on X.
Morant is leaving Memphis after seven seasons.
It's generated a wide range of reactions online.
The Grizzlies acquired former 2023 draft selection Kris Murray and 13-year NBA veteran Jerami Grant. Here's what to know about who the Grizzlies got in return for Morant.
In seven seasons, Morant was named a two-time All-Star, NBA Rookie of the Year and earned All-NBA second-team honors in the 2021-22 season.
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This article originally appeared on Memphis Commercial Appeal: What we're hearing about Grizzlies, NBA free agency, trade rumors
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That trade cleared the way for the Grizzlies to fully rebuild around a new core that includes Zach Edey, Cedric Coward and 2026 NBA Draft No. 3 overall pick Cameron Boozer.
Any trades or deals can officially be consummated on July 6, when the league's moratorium ends.
Grizzlies trade Santi Aldama for AJ Johnson, future first-round pick
On July 1, the Memphis Grizzlies traded Santi Aldama to the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for AJ Johnson, a protected 2030 first-round pick (originally from the Golden State Warriors) and two future second-round picks.
Johnson joins his fourth team in three years since being drafted in the first round of the 2023 NBA Draft. Johnson played in 48 games for the Washington Wizards and Dallas Mavericks in 2025-2026 and averaged 9.4 minutes per game.
The Grizzlies continue to stockpile future picks, and Aldama gets a fresh start in Dallas.
Grizzlies sent $1 million to Trail Blazers in Ja Morant trade
The Memphis Grizzlies sent an additional $1 million in the Ja Morant trade to the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for Jerami Grant and Kris Murray, Jake Fischer reported on X.
The Ja Morant trade has stirred up social media
Morant is leaving Memphis after seven seasons.
It's generated a wide range of reactions online.
What to know about Kris Murray, Jerami Grant
The Grizzlies acquired former 2023 draft selection Kris Murray and 13-year NBA veteran Jerami Grant. Here's what to know about who the Grizzlies got in return for Morant.
In seven seasons, Morant was named a two-time All-Star, NBA Rookie of the Year and earned All-NBA second-team honors in the 2021-22 season.
Reach Commercial Appeal sports intern Said Bravo at s[email protected]
This article originally appeared on Memphis Commercial Appeal: What we're hearing about Grizzlies, NBA free agency, trade rumors
Continue reading...
