Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant could find his way to the Sacramento Kings this offseason.
The Memphis Grizzlies are at a crossroads following a first-round exit against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the playoffs, and a scary realization is likely starting to hit. The Grizzlies, in their current state, are not good enough to compete in the Western Conference.
Another team that is likely having that same fear is the Sacramento Kings, who have now missed out on two consecutive playoffs. New general manager Scott Perry is likely looking to make significant changes to get the franchise on the right track, and it is possible these two struggling teams could find a way to help each other.
Bleacher Report’s Zach Buckley came up with a trade idea that would send Grizzlies star point guard Ja Morant to the Kings.
Sacramento Kings receive: Ja Morant
Memphis Grizzlies receive: DeMar DeRozan, Devin Carter, Jonas Valančiūnas, and a 2027 first-round pick (top-three protected)
The Kings traded franchise point guard De’Aaron Fox to the San Antonio Spurs at the trade deadline, and now, finding a new playmaker to run the offense will be the priority for Sacramento.
“The Kings arguably couldn’t find a better (De’Aaron) Fox replacement than Morant, who brings a similar blend of quickness, athleticism, scoring and table-setting,” Buckley wrote. “Sacramento must find an identity and add a point guard who can make sense of this roster; an aggressive deal for Morant could check both boxes.”
