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Mannix: Trading for Morant comes with 'red flags'

January 10, 2026 03:13 PM

Chris Mannix unpacks the reports of the Memphis Grizzlies being open to trade offers for Ja Morant, detailing which teams could be interested in getting the point guard but must also be aware of his "red flags."

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