With the Jimmy Butler situation still uncomfortable and unresolved, the Memphis Grizzlies are "lurking" and have "been in contact" with the Miami Heat, according to ESPN's Tim Bon

Memphis Grizzlies players commented on Friday morning about the recent trade speculation regarding Jimmy Butler.

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant was added to the injury report on Friday morning. Morant is questionable to play against the New Orleans Pelicans due to an illness. Morant has missed 18 games this season while dealing with a string of injuries. The 18 missed games led to Morant being ineligible for All-NBA and other regular season awards.

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According to the latest reporting from Brian Windhorst and Tim Bontemps of ESPN, Memphis is “lurking” in trade talks for the 35-year-old. However, there seems to be a wider plan for the team which includes having Butler for a hopeful long playoff run and “free cap space this summer.”

Jaren Jackson Jr. is the glue that holds everything together for the Memphis Grizzlies. Jackson leads the team in points, steals, blocks, and minutes this season. It is well-known both inside and outside of the Grizzlies’ locker room just how impressive he has been this season.

The Utah Jazz are spending $14,689,996 per win while the Memphis Grizzlies are spending $5,700,223 per win Rajaković certainly got his money's worth. Utah Hockey Club has three months to present more evidence and argue its case to win a trademark for "Yeti" or "Yetis."

A pair of Western Conference foes on opposite ends of the standings face off on Friday, Jan. 24 when the Memphis Grizzlies host the New Orleans Pelicans at FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn.

That is Memphis Grizzlies. Butler has shown reluctance to move to Ja Morant's team. This is indicated by NBA Rumors journalist Marc J. Spears from ESPN. It is not clear why Butler is not interested in a deal with Memphis. The Grizzlies might seem like a good option, but several sources have reported that the veteran star is not interested in that.

One of the premier matchups between these teams is becoming the battle inside between Zach Edey and Yves Missi. Both centers were drafted in the first round of this year's draft, and each has performed well in their rookie seasons.

Jenkins says Santi Aldama and Ja Morant have cold symptoms and will both be out tonight. Tomorrow night uncertain.Source: Bluesky What’s the buzz on Twitter? Michael C.