NBA: Ja Morant Traded, Warriors Pursue LeBron James & Who Would You Build Around: Jaylen Brown Or Luka Dončić?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the Grizzlies trading Ja Morant to Portland, Draymond Green's pay cut and what it could mean for a potential LeBron James pursuit by the Warriors, and whether the Sports Shop crew would rather build a franchise around Jaylen Brown or Luka Dončić.

The Memphis Grizzlies traded Ja Morant to Trail Blazers for Jerami Grant and Kris Murray yesterday. Who wins this trade? How will Ja fit on the Blazers? Can he stay out of trouble in Portland? With a crowded backcourt, who will the Blazers trade next?

Yesterday, Draymond Green declined his nearly $28M player option for the 2026-27 season with the Warriors and will become a free agent. Green is expected to sign a multi-year deal with the Warriors at a smaller number to help the Warriors with roster construction flexbility. Green's financial decision to take a paycut is likely so the Warriors can continue with their pursuit for Lebron. If this happens, will the Warriors also trade for Anthony Davis, as it's been rumored that Lebron will only join the Warriors if Anthony Davis joins. Is LeBron headed to the Warriors?

If you were to start your own franchise knowing everything you know now, would you rather start your franchise with Jaylen Brown or Luka Doncic?