Mac McClung has heard the NBA stars talk about their desire to participate in the Slam Dunk Contest next year, and he's all for it. Speaking to TMZ Sports, McClung said the Dunk Contest "deserves" players like Ja Morant,

Grizzlies Could Reportedly Trade Star Ja Morant This Offseason Grizzlies reporter Drew Hill contacted Kleiman to discuss the latest trade rumors surrounding Morant, and he squshed them all. "I can't blame other "executives" for fantasizing about us trading Ja.

Grizzlies' star Ja Morant is a name to "keep an eye on" in the trade market this summer, according to a report from The Ringer's Howard Beck.

Memphis Grizzlies general manager Zach Kleiman is vehemently dismissing a recent rumor that Ja Morant could potentially be a trade candidate this summer. Speaking to Drew Hill of The Daily Memphian, Kleiman called the rumors "nonsense" and something he won't give any "oxygen" toward addressing.

The Kings star hints at possibly another go around at the Slam Dunk competition after being called out by Ja Morant.

That speculation led one executive to muse Ja Morant could become available this summer if the Grizzlies flame out in the first round of the playoffs. Right on cue, Grizzlies general manager Zach Kleiman squashed that rumor.

Grizzlies guard Ja Morant is out for Wednesday's game against the Clippers. Morant was listed as questionable earlier in the day with knee soreness. Coach Taylor Jenkins said pregame that Morant was a game-time decision,

Ja Morant teased that he might want to try the NBA Dunk Contest after Mac McClung made NBA history by winning his third straight on Saturday night, and Morant wanted to see Zach LaVine and Aaron Gordon return to the event as well.

Kendrick Perkins didn't hold back against Grizzlies guard Ja Morant, and said that Austin Reaves has had a better season.

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If the Grizzlies lose early in the playoffs and are looking to make improvements, Morant could be the catalyst in a deal while Memphis builds around Jaren Jackson Jr. and Desmond Bane. It’s certainly not imminent, but if Memphis disappoints down the stretch, keep an eye out come summertime.