According to Marc Stein, the Memphis Grizzlies are looking for at least one first-round pick to comfortably move off of Ja Morant.

Since reports stirred up weeks ago, variations of what Memphis would want has fluctuated from multiple picks and a young player to just a young player; however, now, with official confirmation, the Grizzlies are at least looking for a first-rounder.

Currently, Morant is dealing with an elbow sprain, which will sideline him through the NBA trade deadline. This comes after his eventual return from a calf injury.

Due to shaky statistical play and injuries, the 26-year-old has a very limited trade market. Not many teams, this now includes the New Orleans Pelicans, are wanting to trade for the superstar point guard.

Outside of names like the Miami Heat, there hasn’t been a concrete frontrunner who undoubtedly wants Morant. Right now, it is unclear whether or not he will be moved by the deadline.

According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Memphis Grizzlies will be without superstar Ja Morant for three weeks due to a UCL sprain in his left elbow. This injury was suffered during their game on January 21st.

This current timeline will see him sidelined through the NBA trade deadline, as he is a strong trade candidate on the market right now. The deadline is February 5th.

While it’s unknown if his latest injury will affect teams interest in the point guard, it is currently reported that Morant has a limited market. The Miami Heat have been a consistent team attached to the 26-year-old the last couple of weeks.

According to the Memphis Grizzlies, they will be without center Zach Edey for at least six more weeks, as he continues his rehab from a stress reaction in his left ankle. Consulting experts said it was in Edey’s best interest to continue rehab and not rush back to play on the court.

This injury was originally diagnosed on December 11th, as the 23-year-old has only appeared in eleven games this season. He missed the start of the season due to offseason ankle surgery.

While his ankle has given him problems with availability, when he is on the court, he is an absolute force to reckon with. This season, Edey is averaging 13.6 points, 11.1 rebounds, 1.9 blocks, and 1.1 assists.

Before the injury, Edey was establishing himself as a key frontcourt rotational piece. His interior defense and rebounding skills have created a void within the roster that the team is desperately trying to fix while waiting for his return.