The Memphis Grizzlies traded away Desmond Bane, and then Jaren Jackson Jr. Ja Morant is the last piece of that core left standing. Pretty soon, Morant might be on his way out, too. ESPN's Michael C. Wright wrote this line on Morant in a new article after Sunday's NBA Draft lottery: "Expect that future to be elsewhere.

For the most part, ESPN has tiptoed around the situation involving Patriots coach Mike Vrabel and reporter Dianna Russini, formerly of The Athletic.

The NBA has issued its final decision for Victor Wembanyama amid suspension tension after a flagrant 2 foul in Spurs-Timberwolves.