The chapter in Memphis came to a disappointing end for one of the NBA’s most iconic players. Ja Morant was traded to Portland in exchange for Jerami Grant and Chris Murray.
Memphis had attempted to find any buyer willing to part with draft picks for Morant, but no such offers materialized in the NBA. Ultimately, the team settled for acquiring two role players with unfavorable contracts just to move on from their star.
Morant’s decline is paradoxical: only two seasons ago, he was among the brightest NBA stars, and his jerseys still sell well.
His downfall stems from shifts in basketball that have diminished his strengths while highlighting his weaknesses: a lack of shooting, poor chemistry with teammates, and disciplinary issues.
Portland is unlikely to fix these problems; in fact, the team already has spots filled for both starting and backup point guards.
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