The Memphis Grizzlies are one day away from the 2026 NBA Draft, and they’re sitting on the third overall pick. The chatter around Ja Morant hasn’t stopped since the trade deadline last season, when the Grizzlies reportedly tried to move him but couldn’t find a deal. They even dealt Jaren Jackson Jr. instead. But the noise is louder now.
There’s another name floating around in trade conversations that doesn’t involve Morant. According to NBA insider Jake Fischer, multiple teams have called about Tarik Biberovic. He’s 25, shoots 44 percent from three for Fenerbahce, and just won a Euroleague title in 2025. The Grizzlies drafted him in the second round back in 2023 and he’s been overseas ever since. His draft rights are basically a trade asset that’s been collecting dust, but now it might have some real value.
Fischer reported this on X: “While the Grizzlies weigh trade offers for Ja Morant and the decision at No. 3, I’ve also heard several teams have expressed interest in trading for Euroleague star Tarik Biberovic, whose draft rights are held by the Grizzlies. Biberovic, 25, shot 44% from distance for Fenerbahce over the past three seasons and led them to the 2025 Euroleague title.”
That shooting stroke is legit. And at 25, Biberovic is old enough to contribute immediately but young enough that a team could still see growth. He’s not some mystery stash pick anymore. The Grizzlies could flip his rights for a second-rounder or maybe a future pick swap. It’s not going to headline any trade deadline shows, but it’s the kind of move teams make when they’re trying to add depth without giving up real rotation guys.
The bigger question is what Memphis does with Morant. His 2025-26 season was rough. Shooting slumps, injury issues, and public friction with the coaching staff. His value cratered so bad that no one bit at the deadline. And when you combine that with his off-court history, it’s not hard to see why teams are hesitant. He’s still an electric player when he’s right. He can fill arenas and win games on talent alone. But the risk is real. The Grizzlies have to decide if they’re building around him or if it’s time to tear it down further.
Fischer’s report on Biberovic is small compared to the Morant situation, but it’s a reminder that Memphis is working multiple angles. They hold the third pick, a tradeable Euro stash, and a star whose future is uncertain. The draft could be the starting point for something bigger, or it could be another quiet night where nothing changes. Either way, the Grizzlies have more than one conversation happening right now.
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