What happened: SportsCenter reports that Ja Morant's tenure with the Memphis Grizzlies is over, closing one of the most electric chapters in recent The two-time All-Star arrived as the No. 2 overall pick and quickly became the face of the team and one of the league's most explosive guards.

Why it matters: Moving on from a franchise cornerstone reshapes Memphis both on the floor and in the standings outlook for the upcoming 2026 season. Morant's exit caps a stretch of mounting questions around his future in Memphis, a storyline that has dominated the franchise's offseason.

What to watch: Watch for the terms and the full picture of what Memphis gets in return, and how the Grizzlies reset their backcourt and timeline around the move.