The Memphis Grizzlies have made some major changes to their franchise since the tail end of the 2024-25 season. Despite being in postseason position, the Grizzlies decided to cut ties with head coach Taylor Jenkins, the winningest coach in franchise history.<\/p>\n
Additionally, following their first-round elimination by the Oklahoma City Thunder, which saw them lose in record-breaking fashion in Game 1, the Grizzlies decided to part ways with sharpshooting guard Desmond Bane in a blockbuster deal to the Orlando Magic. Now, the fate of the franchise rests in the hands of their All-Star duo, Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr.<\/p>\n
Trade summary, per @ShamsCharania<\/a>:<\/p>\n Magic get – Desmond Bane \u2014 Underdog NBA (@UnderdogNBA) June 15, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n While Jackson Jr. received an extension this offseason, and shortly followed that up by suffering a turf toe injury, Morant took some time<\/a> this offseason to head out to the Philippines, China, and Japan as a part of his global tour with Nike. There’s no telling if his time out there inspired him, but it appears as though Morant could be looking to make a major investment overseas soon.<\/p>\n According to Tomer Azarly of Clutch Points<\/a>, Morant’s business and media company Catch 12 is in talks to purchase an ownership stake in a European basketball franchise.<\/p>\n Catch12, Ja Morant’s media\/business venture company, has entered exploratory conversations to purchase a stake in a European basketball franchise, per @TomerAzarly<\/a>. pic.twitter.com\/tXrmF1dwbV<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) August 28, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n In the report by Azarly, he details that Catch12 is in exploratory talks about this venture, “but owning a minority stake in one of Europe’s premier basketball markets reflects Morant and Catch12’s commitment to expanding his brand beyond the United States.”<\/p>\n While this is big news for Morant as he looks to grow his brand and business beyond the United States, this shouldn’t serve as a warning to Grizzlies fans that the two-time All-Star is looking to leave the NBA to play overseas anytime soon.<\/p>\n LeBron James has become a partner in the Fenway Sports Group, making him a part owner of the Boston Red Sox, first reported by the Boston Globe and confirmed by ESPN. pic.twitter.com\/Yo0BJTlAYd<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) March 16, 2021<\/a><\/p>\n If a deal for ownership were to go through, Morant wouldn’t be the only active professional athlete to be a part of an ownership group. Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, for example, is a partner at Fenway Sports Group, the company that owns majority ownership in the Boston Red Sox and English Premier League club Liverpool FC.<\/p>\n Given Morant is still one of the premier point guards in the NBA, it wouldn’t make any sense for him to abandon the hundreds of millions of dollars he has on the table to head to Europe to play for a basketball team he could end up having ownership in. Therefore, this move should solely be viewed as the Grizzlies star expanding his investment portfolio.<\/p>\n NBA Experts Predict Grizzlies’ 2025-26 Record After Blockbuster Trade<\/a><\/p>\n NBA Insiders’ Ja Morant Trade Prediction Says Everything About Grizzlies<\/a><\/p>\n Indiana Pacers Add Grizzlies Coach After Reaching NBA Finals<\/a><\/p>\n
Grizzlies get – Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, 4 unprotected first-round picks, one first-round pick swap<\/p>\n