Barring an unforeseen setback, Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant should return to the court on Friday night. That disclaimer is necessary since the Griz appear t

With Morant not in the team’s future plans, at least for now, the Rockets (15-6) appear to be sticking with young All-Star playmaker Amen Thompson as their lead ball-handler while pursuing championship aspirations around Durant and center Alperen Sengun.

Ja Morant trade destinations: Ranking every team's chances of landing Grizzlies star point guard originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. It's been a rollercoaster of a career for Ja Morant in Memphis. That ride may be slowing to a stop sooner rather than later.

Ja Morant has been swirling around the rumor mill this season. He has seen himself deal with internal conflict with coach Iisalo, missed more games due to a calf strain, and has struggled when he has been on the floor only scoring 18 points per game and shooting below 20% from three.

A blockbuster mock trade has the Memphis Grizzlies sending Ja Morant to the Sacramento Kings in exchange for two veteran players.

Recent reports indicate that the Houston Rockets have clear intentions regarding a potential blockbuster trade involving Ja Morant.