Despite battling many injury issues, Ja Morant has played a huge part in this season’s success. This comes following the worst Grizzlies season in years, in which Morant missed all but nine games due to suspension and injury.

If the Grizzlies lose early in the playoffs and are looking to make improvements, Morant could be the catalyst in a deal while Memphis builds around Jaren Jackson Jr. and Desmond Bane. It’s certainly not imminent, but if Memphis disappoints down the stretch, keep an eye out come summertime.

The Ringer’s Howard Beck reported that he has spoken to an NBA executive who is not ruling out a Morant blockbuster in the offseason. “I’m constantly checking in with executives