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  • Grizzlies Expected To Have Wider Market For Ja Morant This Summer
    • Grizzlies Expected To Have Wider Market For Ja Morant This Summer
    The Memphis Grizzlies are expected to re-engage teams in trade talks involving star point guard Ja Morant this offseason. Executives around the league believe Memphis will find a wider market for Morant this summer, but that the Grizzlies shouldn't expect to get much value in return. Memphis did well to acquire seven first-round picks in trades for Jaren Jackson Jr. and Desmond Bane in the last ye...2026
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  • Ja Morant Has Informed Players, Former Coaches He's Done Playing For Grizzlies
    • Ja Morant Has Informed Players, Former Coaches He's Done Playing For Grizzlies
    Ja Morant has privately told players around the league and some of his former coaches that he is no longer willing to play for the Memphis Grizzlies, multiple league sources told ESPN. The breaking point traces directly to a one-game suspension Morant received early in the season following a locker room confrontation with head coach Tuomas Iisalo after a Halloween night loss to the Los Angeles Lak...2026
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  • Ja Morant Expresses Desire To Stay With Grizzlies Amid Roster Rebuild
    • Ja Morant Expresses Desire To Stay With Grizzlies Amid Roster Rebuild
    Ja Morant expressed a desire to remain with the Memphis Grizzlies despite swirling trade speculation, while acknowledging uncertainty about his roster status. "I hope so," Morant said when asked if he expects to return next season. The 26-year-old point guard addressed reporters on Friday in his first public appearance since suffering a left elbow UCL sprain on Jan. 21. Memphis announced on March ...2026
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  • • Grizzlies’ Kleiman Talks Deadline Moves, Cites Change In ‘Organizational Direction’
    It was less than one year ago that Grizzlies general manager Zach Kleiman definitely stated “we are not trading” Ja Morant and referred to speculation from rival executives about a deal involving the star point guard a “fantasy.” The Grizzlies didn’t move Morant at Thursday’s deadline, but they reportedly attempted to do so and plan […]...2026
  • Grizzlies Commit To Continue Constructive Talks With Ja Morant On Future
    • Grizzlies Commit To Continue Constructive Talks With Ja Morant On Future
    Memphis Grizzlies General Manager Zach Kleiman clarified the team's stance on Ja Morant, emphasizing that any decisions regarding the star guard reflect organizational strategy rather than personal issues. Morant remains with the franchise despite Memphis trading away Jaren Jackson Jr. and Desmond Bane in recent months. Kleiman acknowledged Morant's complicated trade value presents challenges. The...2026
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  • Zach Kleiman Not Planning Lengthy Rebuild For Grizzlies
    • Zach Kleiman Not Planning Lengthy Rebuild For Grizzlies
    Memphis Grizzlies General Manager Zach Kleiman outlined the franchise's strategy and addressed the situation with Ja Morant after they traded Jaren Jackson Jr. to the Utah Jazz for three future first-round picks. The Jackson trade accelerates their rebuild after dealing Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic in June for a comparable package. Kleiman emphasized Memphis is not starting from zero. He dis...2026
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  • • Ja Morant Has Informed Players, Former Coaches He's Done Playing For Grizzlies
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  • • Ja Morant Expresses Desire To Stay With Grizzlies Amid Roster Rebuild
    2026
  • Grizzlies Part Ways With Taylor Jenkins
    • Grizzlies Part Ways With Taylor Jenkins
    The Memphis Grizzlies have parted ways with head coach Taylor Jenkins. Jenkins had a 464-250 (.539) record over nearly six seasons with the Grizzlies. Jenkins was hired by the Grizzlies in 2019 following his extended tenure as an assistant coach under Mike Budenholzer with the Atlanta Hawks and Milwaukee Bucks. "I'm genuinely appreciative of Taylor's contributions to this team and this city over t...2025
  • 1 trade for all 30 NBA teams to fix the whole league for Christmas
    • 1 trade for all 30 NBA teams to fix the whole league for Christmas
    Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images Are all these trades legal under the NBA Collective Bargaining Agreement? Yes. Will every team involved hate them? Quite possibly. The holiday season is about rebirth and renewal. It’s a moment of reflection, when we are all afforded a chance to improve ourselves in the new year. Many people vow to go to the gym more, to quit smoking, to b...2024
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  • • Grizzlies Notes: Morant, Rose, Draft Pick, Kennard, More
    Although the Grizzlies dealt with a ton of injuries this season, particularly down the stretch, there aren’t many long-term concerns among that group of injured players, according to head of basketball operations Zach Kleiman, who told reporters today that Ja Morant (right shoulder surgery) is the only one expected to have more than a month […]...2024
  • Report Details How Ja Morant Went From No Red Flags At Draft To Multiple Suspensions
    • Report Details How Ja Morant Went From No Red Flags At Draft To Multiple Suspensions
    The issues surrounding Ja Morant began to accelerate and concern the Memphis Grizzlies around the 2022 NBA All-Star Game in Cleveland, according to an extended reported piece from ESPN's Baxter Holmes and Tim MacMahon. "He went to that first All-Star Game," one team source said, "and then the alligators got him." Morant entered the league four years ago with no red flags that he would have off-co...2023
  • Ja Morant Allowed To Practice, Travel With Grizzlies During 25-Game Suspension
    • Ja Morant Allowed To Practice, Travel With Grizzlies During 25-Game Suspension
    Ja Morant will be allowed to practice and travel with the Memphis Grizzlies while serving his 25-game suspension for conduct detrimental to the league. "I think it's great for Ja, and I think it's great for the group that he can be with us day to day," Grizzlies general manager Zach Kleiman said during the team's media day Monday. "The NBA basically has said that as long as Ja continues to stay o...2023
  • Grizzlies GM disagrees with NBAPA's take on Ja Morant's suspension
    • Grizzlies GM disagrees with NBAPA's take on Ja Morant's suspension
    Memphis Grizzlies general manager Zach Kleiman reveal his thoughts on Ja Morant's 25-game suspension....2023
  • Zach Kleiman: There's No Strain In Relationship With Ja Morant
    • Zach Kleiman: There's No Strain In Relationship With Ja Morant
    Zach Kleiman of the Memphis Grizzlies spoke publicly for the first time since Ja Morant received a 25-game suspension. The suspension includes steps Morant must take in order to be reinstated. "The thing to focus on at this point ... what's Ja going to commit to going forward?" Kleiman told reporters. "What are the steps that he's prepared to take for the NBA to grant the ability to rejoin the te...2023
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  • • Memphis Grizzlies GM challenges Ja Morant after suspension: 'No room for steps back'
    After the NBA Draft, Memphis Grizzlies GM Zach Kleiman spoke became the first team official to speak in depth about Ja Morant's 25-game suspension....2023

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  • • Ja Morant Has Informed Players, Former Coaches He's Done Playing For Grizzlies
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  • • Ja Morant Allowed To Practice, Travel With Grizzlies During 25-Game Suspension
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  • 2026
    "Memphis Grizzlies General Manager Zach Kleiman outlined the franchise's strategy and addressed the situation with Ja Morant after they traded Jaren Jackson Jr."

  • 2025
    "Grizzlies general manager Zach Kleiman says he did not speak to anyone on the roster before firing Taylor Jenkins as coach."

  • 2024
    "Although the Grizzlies dealt with a ton of injuries this season, particularly down the stretch, there aren’t many long-term concerns among that group of injured players, according to head of basketball operations Zach Kleiman, who told reporters today that Ja Morant (right shoulder surgery) is the only one expected to have more than a month […]"

  • 2023
    "In a subtle way, Memphis general manager Zach Kleiman has given a clear indication why the franchise won’t be resigning Dillon Brooks this offseason."

  • 2022
    "General manager Zach Kleiman said Sunday the Grizzlies are willing to pay the necessary price to keep Ja Morant and the team's core together."

  • 2021
    "Zach Kleiman, who helped build the Grizzlies' impressive young core, has signed a long-term extension."

  • 2020
    "Memphis Grizzlies Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations Zach Kleiman says both Jaren Jackson Jr."

  • 2019
    "Jason Wexler and Zach Kleiman promoted in front office"

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Zach Kleiman trade rumors, contract, salary rumors

  • • Grizzlies Expected To Have Wider Market For Ja Morant This Summer
    2026
  • • Ja Morant Has Informed Players, Former Coaches He's Done Playing For Grizzlies
    2026
  • • Ja Morant Expresses Desire To Stay With Grizzlies Amid Roster Rebuild
    2026
  • • Grizzlies’ Kleiman Talks Deadline Moves, Cites Change In ‘Organizational Direction’
    2026
  • • Grizzlies Commit To Continue Constructive Talks With Ja Morant On Future
    2026
  • • Ja Morant remains with Grizzlies as the franchise embarks on an uncertain future
    The NBA trade deadline has passed and Ja Morant remains in Memphis despite speculation that the relationship between the Grizzlies and their former all-star had reached a parting point. Grizzlies general manager Zach Kleiman addressed the team's trade deadline moves on Friday, saying some of the outside noise involving Morant is overblown. “We’ve been incredibly supportive of Ja,” Kleiman said a...2026
  • Grizzlies View Jaylen Wells As Wing Starter After Trading Desmond Bane
    • Grizzlies View Jaylen Wells As Wing Starter After Trading Desmond Bane
    The Memphis Grizzlies view second-round rookie Jaylen Wells as a long-term starter on the wing following their trade of Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic, sources told ESPN. Wells, who finished third in Rookie of the Year voting, averaged 10.4 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.7 assists across 79 games. The rookie shot 35.2 percent from three-point range during his debut season. Memphis traded Bane to th...2025
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  • Grizzlies Admit Mistake In Not Picking Up Option On Jake LaRavia
    • Grizzlies Admit Mistake In Not Picking Up Option On Jake LaRavia
    Memphis Grizzlies front office executive Zach Kleiman held his postseason media availability. Among the topics discussed were things Kleiman could have handled different. One mistake made was declining the team's 2025-26 fourth-year rookie scale team option for forward Jake LaRavia, which ultimately led to LaRavia being traded. "I think we should've picked up Jake LaRavia's team option," Kleiman ...2025
  • • Zach Kleiman Acknowledges Grizzlies 'Not Close' After Disappointing Season
    The Memphis Grizzlies face significant organizational decisions this offseason following their first-round playoff sweep by the Oklahoma City Thunder and the pre-playoff dismissal of head coach Taylor Jenkins. Zach Kleiman, the team's Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations, delivered a candid assessment of the team's status, emphasizing that despite winning 48 games, the organization ha...2025
  • Zach Kleiman Says Grizzlies Should Have Picked Up Jake LaRavia's Option
    • Zach Kleiman Says Grizzlies Should Have Picked Up Jake LaRavia's Option
    Memphis Grizzlies front office executive Zach Kleiman held his postseason media availability. Among the topics discussed were things Kleiman could have handled different. One mistake made was declining the team's 2025-26 fourth-year rookie scale team option for forward Jake LaRavia, which ultimately led to LaRavia being traded. "I think we should've picked up Jake LaRavia's team option," Kleiman ...2025

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  • • Ja Morant Has Informed Players, Former Coaches He's Done Playing For Grizzlies
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  • • Ja Morant Expresses Desire To Stay With Grizzlies Amid Roster Rebuild
    2026
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  • • Grizzlies View Jaylen Wells As Wing Starter After Trading Desmond Bane
    2025
  • • Grizzlies GM says ‘players were not consulted on’ firing of coach Taylor Jenkins
    Taylor Jenkins’ firing came as a huge surprise to the Memphis camp on Friday, as the coach had stretched positive results for six years until this 2024-25 season. This is why general manager Zach Kleiman wants to avoid drama stirring up, and took sole responsibility for this delicate decision.  “I came to the conclusion that […] The post Grizzlies GM says ‘players were not ...2025
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  • • Grizzlies, coach Taylor Jenkins part ways
    The Memphis Grizzlies and head coach Taylor Jenkins have parted ways.  The Grizzlies are in fifth place in the Western Conference standings with a record of 44-29.  “I’m genuinely appreciative of Taylor’s contributions to this team and this city over the past six seasons,” Memphis GM Zach Kleiman said. “This was a difficult decision given […] The post Grizzlies, coach T...2025
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  • • Zach Kleiman: Grizzlies Are Not Trading Ja Morant, Rival Execs 'Fantasizing'
    An unnamed executive speculated about the future of Ja Morant this week and that the Memphis Grizzlies could consider trading him this offseason, but general manager Zach Kleiman sharply dismissed that possibility. "I can't blame other 'executives' for fantasizing about us trading Ja," said Kleiman. "But it's just that - fantasy. We are not trading Ja. Continue to underestimate Ja, this team and...2025
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  • • Zach Kleiman Not Planning Lengthy Rebuild For Grizzlies
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  • • 1 trade for all 30 NBA teams to fix the whole league for Christmas
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  • • Report Details How Ja Morant Went From No Red Flags At Draft To Multiple Suspensions
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Top Zach Kleiman news

  • • Grizzlies GM Explains Why They Don’t Intend to Re-Sign Dillon Brooks
    In a subtle way, Memphis general manager Zach Kleiman has given a clear indication why the franchise won’t be resigning Dillon Brooks this offseason. “We’re going to take a different approach as it pertains to [trash talk] next season,” Kleiman said Sunday during the team’s exit interviews. “You’ll see a different approach from this team, […] The pos...2023
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  • GM: Grizz will spend to keep Morant, core intact
    • GM: Grizz will spend to keep Morant, core intact
    2022
  • • Ja Morant is risking his NBA career to act like an idiot on Instagram
    Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images Is it worth it? No it isn’t. As the NBA approaches the conference finals, where former MVPs and marquee franchises should be the center of attention, a young star’s fall from grace is again dominating the headlines. And this time, while some are still supporting Ja Morant, the calls for patience and understanding are being replaced by reso...2023
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  • • Grizzlies' Zach Kleiman wins 2021-22 NBA Executive of the Year in landslide vote
    Kleiman easily finishes first, with Cleveland's Koby Altman and Chicago's Arturas Karnisovas rounding out the top three...2022
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  • Grizz GM youngest to be named NBA's top exec
    • Grizz GM youngest to be named NBA's top exec
    Grizzlies GM Zach Kleiman has been named the NBA Basketball Executive of the Year, the youngest ever to win the award....2022
  • • Grizz GM: No player input on call to fire Jenkins
    2025
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  • Grizzlies couldn't wait to fire Taylor Jenkins, and their bold, bizarre coaching change needs an explanation
    • Grizzlies couldn't wait to fire Taylor Jenkins, and their bold, bizarre coaching change needs an explanation
    The Grizzlies' shocking decision on Friday puts GM Zach Kleiman under the microscope...2025
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  • • Grizzlies, coach Taylor Jenkins part ways
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  • • Grizzlies’ Kleiman Talks Deadline Moves, Cites Change In ‘Organizational Direction’
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  • Five spots that might make sense if Grizzlies decide to trade Ja Morant
    • Five spots that might make sense if Grizzlies decide to trade Ja Morant
    Nine months ago, Grizzlies GM Zach Kleiman publicly dismissed the idea of trading Ja Morant. He called the idea “fantasy.” That was Feb. 19. Memphis was 36-18 at the time and sitting No. 2 in the West. A lot has changed since. Memphis slid to the No. 8 seed. Morant got hurt again in the […] The post Five spots that might make sense if Grizzlies decide to trade Ja Morant appeared first on Hoo...2025
  • • Zach Kleiman: Grizzlies Are Not Trading Ja Morant, Rival Execs 'Fantasizing'
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  • • Ja Morant Has Informed Players, Former Coaches He's Done Playing For Grizzlies
    2026
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  • • Zach Kleiman Not Planning Lengthy Rebuild For Grizzlies
    2026
  • • Grizzlies GM Gets Brutally Honest About the Roster After Ja Morant and Co. Lose Out to OKC Thunder
    Grizzlies GM Zach Kleiman got brutally honest when asked about the current roster and chance it has moving forward following playoff elimination....2025
  • • Grizzlies Admit Mistake In Not Picking Up Option On Jake LaRavia
    2025
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  • • Zach Kleiman Acknowledges Grizzlies 'Not Close' After Disappointing Season
    2025
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  • • Zach Kleiman Says Grizzlies Should Have Picked Up Jake LaRavia's Option
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  • Grizzlies GM Zach Kleiman says players not consulted on Taylor Jenkins firing: ‘My decision alone’
    • Grizzlies GM Zach Kleiman says players not consulted on Taylor Jenkins firing: ‘My decision alone’
    Grizzlies general manager Zach Kleiman didn’t go into great detail about why ex-coach Taylor Jenkins was fired with just nine games remaining and playoff positioning up for grabs. But at least Kleiman met with reporters. Credit where it’s due, we guess. “I came to the conclusion that this was in the best interest of the […] The post Grizzlies GM Zach Kleiman says players no...2025
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  • • Why Did Taylor Jenkins Get Fired? Grizzlies Announce Shock Decision Just Days Ahead of NBA Playoffs
    As the Memphis Grizzlies look at a possible playoff run, GM Zach Kleiman fired head coach Taylor Jenkins weeks before the postseason begins....2025
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  • • Grizzlies Fire Taylor Jenkins
    The Grizzlies have announced the firing of head coach Taylor Jenkins. It’s a surprising late-season move for a team that’s solidly in the playoff picture and fighting for home court in a first-round series. “I’m genuinely appreciative of Taylor’s contributions to this team and this city over the past six seasons,” general manager Zach Kleiman […]...2025
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  • • Zach Kleiman: Grizzlies Are Not Trading Ja Morant, Rival Execs 'Fantasizing'
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Zach Kleiman rumors, scandals

  • • Ja Morant Expresses Desire To Stay With Grizzlies Amid Roster Rebuild
    2026
  • • Grizzlies’ Kleiman Talks Deadline Moves, Cites Change In ‘Organizational Direction’
    2026
  • • Ja Morant remains with Grizzlies as the franchise embarks on an uncertain future
    2026
  • • Grizzlies couldn't wait to fire Taylor Jenkins, and their bold, bizarre coaching change needs an explanation
    2025
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  • • Ja Morant is risking his NBA career to act like an idiot on Instagram
    2023

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