Nov 15, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Sam Merrill (5) defends Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) in the first quarter at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant was reportedly traded to the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday. This move effectively ends his volatile tenure with the Memphis franchise. The news follows a game at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio, where Morant played against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The transaction marks a significant transition for the player as he leaves the Grizzlies organization to join the Portland Trail Blazers roster for the upcoming period of his professional career.