Jaren Jackson Jr., who like Ja Morant has played his entire career with the Grizzlies, reflected postgame on what the partnership has meant to him. "The business of basketball, it takes a toll," Jackson said.

Minnesota also has a young scorer to send Memphis in Rob Dillingham. He's struggled to find traction with the contending Wolves, but a rebuilding Memphis team would be able to give him more consistent minutes and shots. A Mike Conley homecoming is just the cherry on top here.

Jackson immediately hit Ja Morant's "block out the noise" celebration, paying homage to his fellow star on what might go down as a monumental day for the franchise. News broke earlier in the day that the Grizzlies would consider trade offers for Morant, potentially signaling a path toward the end of an era of Grizzlies basketball.

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant has been mentioned as a potential trade target for multiple teams around the league. The Western Conference team has struggled to replicate past joys, with Morant missing multiple games due to injuries.

Ja Morant, just a couple of years ago, was a player everyone wanted to watch. His fearless drives, explosive dunks, and nightly highlight reels made him one of the most marketable stars in the NBA, and the Memphis Grizzlies appeared to have their franchise player.