FILE - Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) plays in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks Jan. 21, 2026, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill, File)

Ja Morant is headed to Portland, after the Trail Blazers and Memphis agreed on a trade Monday that sees the Grizzlies starting anew and gives the two-time All-Star a chance to revive his career, a person with knowledge of the agreement told The Associated Press.

Portland is sending forwards Jerami Grant and Kris Murray to the Grizzlies as part of the deal, said the person who spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the trade has not gotten the required league approvals.

ESPN first reported the agreement.

It’s a big swing by the Trail Blazers and could suggest Portland — with new owner Tom Dundon, whose Carolina Hurricanes just won the Stanley Cup — might not be done making moves. Morant adds to a logjam at point guard right now for Portland, with Jrue Holiday, Damian Lillard and Scoot Henderson also on the current roster.

Morant has averaged 22.4 points for his career but has played only 79 games over the last three seasons because of injuries and suspensions — including a 25-game banishment after he was seen on a livestream holding a gun while he was in the passenger seat of a vehicle. That came not long after an eight-game suspension for flashing a gun in a Denver-area nightclub, also captured on social media.

The suspensions, combined, cost Morant — who was Rookie of the Year after being the No. 2 selection in the 2019 draft, as well as the league’s Most Improved Player in 2021-22 when he appeared to be on a path toward superstardom — about $9 million in lost salary. He said in April 2025 that he’s made his peace with being a lightning rod for constant criticism.

Staying put

The San Antonio Spurs have signed starting forward Julian Champagnie to a three-year, $45 million contract that secures a key piece of the core that led the club to the NBA Finals this season. The compensation was confirmed to The Associated Press by a person familiar with the deal who spoke on condition of anonymity because the terms weren’t released.

Champagnie has flourished with the Spurs after arriving as a waiver claim from the Philadelphia 76ers during his rookie year. Champagnie went undrafted out of St. John’s in 2022. He set a Spurs record with 195 made 3-pointers in 2025-26.

Shamet remains

NEW YORK — A person with knowledge of the details says Landry Shamet is returning to the New York Knicks with a four-year deal worth $24 million.

Shamet was a key contributor to the Knicks with his outside shooting and defense, and the NBA champions have an agreement to keep him long term, the person told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity since there was no announcement of the new contract.

Shamet signed late last offseason and became a trusted member of coach Mike Brown’s rotation. He made 11 of his 12 3-point attempts against Cleveland in the Eastern Conference finals.

Two more indicted

Former NBA players Malik Beasley and Ed Davis have been indicted in the latest round of charges in the government’s gambling investigation.

Authorities say Beasley tailored his play while with the Milwaukee Bucks in 2024, based on bets on his performance, and others benefited, including Davis. Six people were named in the indictment returned in Brooklyn. Authorities say the scheme involved hundreds of thousands of dollars. There was no immediate comment from lawyers for Beasley and Davis.