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Raptors linked with potential Ja Morant trade as Grizzlies slide

Ja Morant (Memphis Grizzlies)
Current 2025–26 NBA season, with Morant out injured

As Memphis struggle at 7–12, league chatter has started to link Ja Morant with a possible move, with the Toronto Raptors mentioned by insiders as a speculative destination for a high level lead guard to push their 14–5 team deeper into contention.
Reported interest centres on Toronto’s need for a primary ball handler alongside Scottie Barnes and Brandon Ingram, with Immanuel Quickley and RJ Barrett viewed as possible trade pieces. Any deal would be complex due to Morant’s dip in form, current calf strain, and two remaining contract years at over 40 million dollars each.

Spurs lose Castle to hip strain as Wembanyama and guards also sidelined

Stephon Castle (San Antonio Spurs)
November 2025

Stephon Castle is expected to miss two to three weeks after an MRI showed a left hip flexor strain, adding another significant absence to a San Antonio Spurs team that will already be without Victor Wembanyama and fellow guard Jordan McLaughlin for at least the next few weeks. Castle left at half time against Sacramento and now joins Wembanyama, who has a left calf strain, and McLaughlin, who strained his right hamstring in practice, leaving a 9-4 Spurs team that opened 5-0 to navigate a tricky stretch without the previous two Rookie of the Year winners in uniform.

Ja Morant sidelined with calf strain as shorthanded Grizzlies’ struggles continue

Ja Morant (Memphis Grizzlies)
November 2025

Ja Morant will miss at least two weeks with a Grade 1 right calf strain, extending a stop-start season in which his scoring and efficiency have dipped and the Memphis Grizzlies have stumbled to a 4-10 record despite his return from a team suspension. Hurt originally against New York on November 11, Morant played through discomfort before leaving early against Cleveland. With key guards already out and a road-heavy stretch ahead, Memphis must lean on depth signings and recent returnees while their All-Star focuses on rehab and tries to rediscover his usual explosive form.

Grizzlies set 6-9 week timeline for Brandon Clarke return

Brandon Clarke (Memphis Grizzlies)
November 2025

Memphis announced Clarke is 6–9 weeks from returning after an arthroscopic procedure to address right knee synovitis, following prior right PCL and earlier left Achilles injuries that have disrupted recent seasons. Clarke’s progression targets swelling control and strength symmetry before on-court build-up. Memphis will monitor workload integration to stabilize their second unit’s rim pressure and defensive activity upon his return.

Grizzlies suspend Ja Morant for conduct detrimental

Ja Morant (Memphis Grizzlies)
November 2025

Memphis suspended Morant for comments and demeanor after the Lakers loss, adding to prior disciplinary history. He said postgame, “Go ask the coaching staff,” and appeared disengaged at times. He’s averaging 20.8 points through six games on a max deal; return timing not specified. Memphis needs message discipline and on-court cohesion. Short term: elevate Desmond Bane’s initiator role, more Jaren Jackson Jr. elbow touches, and prioritize half-court execution. Organizationally: set clear communication protocols and accountability standards to prevent repeat flashpoints while they navigate a tight early-season margin.

Dončić returns for Lakers vs Grizzlies

Luka Dončić (Los Angeles Lakers)
November 2025

After a left finger sprain and lower-leg contusion, Dončić is back to start West Group B of the Emirates NBA Cup against Memphis. He rejoins a lineup with Marcus Smart, Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura, and Deandre Ayton after back-to-back 40-point openers. Medical staff cleared Dončić following symptom resolution and function tests. J.J. Redick will balance on-ball reps with Reaves to manage load, leverage Smart’s point-of-attack defense, and spam Dončić-Ayton two-man actions. Early substitution patterns should cap cumulative minutes across the Cup’s group slate.

Grizzlies pick up 2026–27 option on Zach Edey

Zach Edey (Memphis Grizzlies)
October 2025

Memphis exercised Edey’s rookie-scale option. The 7’3″ center led Grizzlies rookies in boards, posted elite offensive rebounding, and earned All-Rookie honours. He’s rehabbing left-ankle surgery and could miss the first two months. Option secures cost-controlled size and rim protection alongside Jaren Jackson Jr. Medical pacing prioritises long-term availability; scheme fit leverages drop coverage, deep seals, and put-backs to stabilise second units once healthy.

Scotty Pippen Jr. out after toe procedure

Scotty Pippen Jr. (Memphis Grizzlies)
October 2025

Pippen will undergo a sesamoidectomy on his left big toe, ruling him out to start the season. The club will update his timeline post-op, with expectations of a full recovery. Persistent discomfort necessitated surgical intervention. Memphis open versus New Orleans and will redistribute secondary guard minutes while monitoring rehab milestones before on-court reconditioning and load management phases resume.

Jaren Jackson Jr back weeks early for preseason

Jaren Jackson Jr (Memphis Grizzlies)
October 2025

Jackson returned to preseason action ahead of schedule after toe surgery, easing concerns about opening-night availability under new coach Tuomas Iisalo. Minutes now target conditioning and lineup reps. His two-way impact remains central as Memphis resets schemes in Iisalo’s first full year.

NBA Sets 2026 Regular-Season Games in Berlin and London

Memphis Grizzlies, Orlando Magic (NBA)
January 15 & 18, 2026

The NBA has confirmed that the Grizzlies and Magic will play regular-season games in Berlin and London in January 2026, marking the league’s first regular-season game in Germany and 10th in London.
The games will be held at Uber Arena and The O2, presented by Tissot. The NBA also revealed future games in Manchester and Paris for 2027, and in Berlin and Paris for 2028, with teams to be announced later.

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