As the 2025 NBA season comes to a close, trade rumors are hitting a fever pitch, particularly around two of the league's most dynamic point guards.

Franchise pillars Ja Morant and Trae Young are reportedly on the cusp of a jaw-dropping superstar-for-superstar trade that would change the Memphis Grizzlies and Atlanta Hawks' futures forever.

Ja Morant's Discontent in Memphis Sparks Speculation

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According to Blog de Basket, there have been reports that Ja Morant is dissatisfied with the direction of the Grizzlies' front office. This anger escalated after Memphis stunned the league by making a last-minute late-season move to separate from head coach Taylor Jenkins, mere weeks before the playoffs.

Though Morant is still one of the NBA's most explosive guards of this generation, his injury record and off-court drama, like the bizarre finger-gun gesture, have made the organization think about his long-term viability as the face of the franchise.

With the Grizzlies holding on to the 8th seed in the highly competitive Western Conference on a solid 46-22 record, there may be a new direction in the works.

Trae Young's Time in Atlanta Might Be Running Out

At the same time, the Atlanta Hawks have plateaued during the Trae Young era as well. Following seven seasons of largely mediocre performances and minimal playoff success, Atlanta seems to be weighing a complete overhaul.

Young's usage rate is down to its lowest point since his rookie year, and the team has been stuck around .500 for most of the season.

Seated at 37-41 and in 8th position in the Eastern Conference, the Hawks are in line for yet another Play-In Tournament. Including a talent such as Morant might infuse new vitality into a team that is desperate to change identities.

Morant for Young Could Benefit Both Memphis and Atlanta

NBA analyst Zach Buckley of Bleacher Report threw around the idea of a straightforward trade: Ja Morant to Atlanta for Trae Young. It's a brazen proposition—but one that makes basketball sense for both teams.

For Memphis, Young will provide elite floor vision and offense management—something the Grizzlies need as they adjust to a new coaching system. He's also been more durable than Morant, pacing the league with 11.6 assists per game this season.

For Atlanta, bringing Morant's play style could energize the State Farm Arena. His rim-attacking and downhill play would complement Atlanta's younger core nicely and give this team the shock of electricity it so desperately needs.