And that sprint will be competitive. The Grizzlies (38-16) have the fourth-toughest remaining schedule in the NBA, according to strength of record. Their first three games after the All-Star break, starting Thursday with the Indiana Pacers, will be on the road against top-seven seeds in the East.

Zach Kleiman: "We are not trading Ja. Continue to underestimate Ja, this team and this city, and we will let our performance on the floor speak for itself." Rumor: One executive says Ja Morant is a potential trade candidate this summer if Grizzlies are eliminated early Two things can be true: The Grizzlies have no intention of trading Ja right now,