# RUMOR: The Ja Morant Trade is INSANE | Jalen Duren is DONE with Detroit?

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Podcast: [Locked On NBA – Daily Podcast On The National Basketball Association](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-nba-daily-podcast-on-the-national-basketball-association-217331)
Published: 2026-06-30T03:14:06+00:00
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Nick Angstadt & Camille Davis break down Ja Morant’s surprise trade to the Portland Trail Blazers, debating the potential backcourt fit alongside Damian Lillard and Deni Avdija. The hosts discuss the Memphis Grizzlies’ decision to move on from their biggest star and what this signals for the franchise’s future. Attention shifts to Jalen Duren’s contract standoff and sign-and-trade request with the Detroit Pistons, including reported interest from the Sacramento Kings. Throughout the episode, the show dissects roster construction, player motivation, team-building philosophies, and the chaos of NBA free agency.

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