Morant unhappy
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kingsboi
Hall of Famer
nothing like some indigestion to get your moods and spirits high
kingsboi
Hall of Famer
he must be trying to do too many 360 layups and less usage of floaters. can't confirm, haven't watched a Grizz game yet this season
Padrino
All-Star
Yeah, Ja is one of those star talents who arrives in a burst of fireworks, but is unable to meet the moment when defenses adjust and the pressure arrives, in addition to being poorly equipped to deal with the responsibility and accountability that comes with being a star-level NBA talent. He's still got time to turn it around, but his stock is dropping precipitously around the league, I have to imagine.
Kingster
Hall of Famer
But this time we'd be trading for a small with injury history. I doubt it would be worth the Kings' time.
ShastaKingsFan
All-Star
He's much too selfish to be a lead player for a contender. I wouldn't want him on my team. Not worth the excess baggage and distraction
twslam07
All-Star
All this talk about Morant…I’m more interested in Jaren Jackson Jr if they move Morant for a rebuilding package.
At that point, they’ll only have a 26 year old Jaren Jackson Jr and a bunch of younger guys, and although I like some of those young guys, I wouldn’t say any of them project to be all star offensive talents which you need next to JJJ.
I like the makings of a lineup that looks like…
PG - ???
SG - Ellis
SF - Murray
PF - Jackson Jr
C - Sabonis
Obviously, that PG spot will be key. Perhaps our 2026 1st turns out to be a high pick and we draft a PG with all star potential to give this group a high ceiling or perhaps Clifford breaks out and proves to be a star in the making and shows he has the chops to be a PG (Ellis can defend the PGs on the defensive end).
At that point, they’ll only have a 26 year old Jaren Jackson Jr and a bunch of younger guys, and although I like some of those young guys, I wouldn’t say any of them project to be all star offensive talents which you need next to JJJ.
I like the makings of a lineup that looks like…
PG - ???
SG - Ellis
SF - Murray
PF - Jackson Jr
C - Sabonis
Obviously, that PG spot will be key. Perhaps our 2026 1st turns out to be a high pick and we draft a PG with all star potential to give this group a high ceiling or perhaps Clifford breaks out and proves to be a star in the making and shows he has the chops to be a PG (Ellis can defend the PGs on the defensive end).
Joshyjosh31
Starter
JJJ is young enough to keep during a rebuild and if they traded him we wouldn’t have a competitive offer vs other teams
twslam07
All-Star
What makes you think we couldn’t make a competitive offer for their rebuild?
Joshyjosh31
Starter
What’s our offer?! Carter, ellis, Nique and four first rounders is probably the best we could do. Jackson would fit 90% of teams and would be coveted. I think teams like SA, GSW, Portland, OKC (doubtful), Chicago, Atlanta and houston can top our offer unless we’re unprotecting picks
If we’re buying low on Morant I’d be in not a lot of teams need a pg and he has extra baggage. If it’s Carter, Schroeder and multiple firsts Lavine/Morant backcourt is a lot of offense but we’d be the worst defending team unless we find another wing to pair with Keegan
Joshyjosh31
Starter
No idea why Memphis would throw Jackson in there
QWERTYLICIOUS
Starter
Thoughts? It sucks.
Joshyjosh31
Starter
the way the team is constructed any trade for anyone under 6’6 sucks. If we had ellis starting and a big wing next to Keegan this would be a good trade but a backcourt of Ja/Lavine with Sabonis at center is terrible defensively
Tetsujin
The Game Thread Dude
Only the Kings would somehow turn a positional logjam into a deficit. GG’s lowkey been bad since his rookie season so that’s another buy low prospect in the move.
QWERTYLICIOUS
Starter
Any trade for Ja sucks. The way the team is constructed has nothing to do with it.
TaxMan
Starter
I would not personally touch him. He's a selfish immature person that clearly hasn't learned any lessons over the past few years. Between clearly trying to push the line with celebrations that border on mocking the NBA's decision to suspend him for the gun issues, and then these most recent issues, he's not worth it. He is an athletic marvel which a game that likely will not age well over the next few years.
TTown Kings
Bench
It's a no for me. No way they should be considering unprotected 1sts. Lunacy... so it'll probably happen
BillyStrings
G-League
The Sacramento Kings are currently listed as the betting favorite to acquire Ja Morant, with odds of +400, according to SportsBetting.ag
I don't know, y'all's personnel, maybe?
We get our clock cleaned in the trade and you are worried that Memphis is giving up too much by including this guy?