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Portland is acquiring 2-time All-Star Ja Morant in a trade with Memphis, AP source says
By Tim Reynolds, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· June 29, 2026
· 2 min read
Ja Morant is headed to Portland, after the Trail Blazers and Memphis agreed on a trade Monday that sees the Grizzlies starting anew and gives the two-time All-Star a chance to revive his career, a person with knowledge of the agreement told The Associated Press.Portland is sending forwards Jerami...
Key takeaway Portland is sending forwards Jerami Grant and Kris Murray to the Grizzlies as part of the deal, said the person who spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the trade has not gotten the required league approvals.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
This trade has no direct impact on San Antonio , but it's a reminder that the city's own NBA team will be facing a revamped Western Conference next season. The Trail Blazers, with Ja Morant on board, could pose a new challenge for the Spurs, especially given Morant's potential to dominate games when healthy. San Antonio fans will be watching to see how the Trail Blazers' logjam at point guard plays out, and whether Morant can revive his career in Portland. The Spurs will need to be prepared to face a potentially more competitive Trail Blazers team, which could affect their own chances in the conference. With the NBA landscape constantly shifting, this trade is a signal that the Spurs will need to be adaptable and strategic in their own roster moves to stay competitive in the Western Conference.
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Category: parks ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Ja Morant is headed to Portland, after the Trail Blazers and Memphis agreed on a trade Monday that sees the Grizzlies starting anew and gives the two-time All-Star a chance to revive his career, a person with knowledge of the agreement told The Associated Press.Portland is sending forwards Jerami...
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