For Memphis, cutting ties with Morant would be a controversial move. It would also provide the Grizz with a crazy amount of draft picks. The Bane trade netted a haul of picks, including the No. 16 pick in 2025, and moving Morant could further stockpile assets for a youth-focused rebuild around Jaren Jackson Jr.

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The deal gives Orlando an accomplished guard with much-needed outside shooting skills while sparking questions about Memphis’s plans for the future.