Hypothetical Trade Sends Ja Morant and 2026 No. 3 Pick to Bulls
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A speculative trade scenario outlined by Bleacher Report’s Grant Hughes places Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant and the No. 3 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft with the Chicago Bulls, according to a recent article that explored multiple offseason possibilities.
In the proposal, Memphis would receive Patrick Williams, Jalen Smith, projected lottery prospect Rob Dillingham and the No. 4 selection in the same draft. The concept is strictly theoretical; no formal discussions between the two franchises have been reported.
Morant, a two-time All-Star, appeared in only 20 games this past season, averaging 19.5 points and 8.1 assists. Despite the limited sample, the 24-year-old remains one of the league’s most dynamic guards when healthy.
Chicago has been searching for a swift route back into Eastern Conference contention. Acquiring a talent of Morant’s caliber could expedite that goal but would also bring risks tied to his recent injury setbacks and off-court issues.
Whether the Grizzlies ultimately consider moving their franchise cornerstone is one of the NBA’s prominent offseason storylines. For now, the trade exists only on paper.
Source: Hoops Wire
