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NBA Communications: The voting panel for the 2025-26 NBA Basketball Executive of the Year Award consisted of basketball executives from NBA teams. Complete voting results ⬇️
The voting panel for the 2025-26 NBA Basketball Executive of the Year Award consisted of basketball executives from NBA teams.
— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) April 28, 2026
Complete voting results ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/uPIrI0Uzvn
Drew Hill: I asked Kleiman on Memphis criticisms and the lack of organizational response 1/3: "We want to win here. We love being here. We take a major pride in doing what we do to put the best possible product on the court here.
Drew Hill: "What I can say is that we are in the middle of a lease negotiation, and I see people involved in that space. The focus is on action. We could put out a hollow statement that doesn't mean anything, but that's not a good use of anyone's time and it's not actually constructive.
Drew Hill: "I have enough of a lens into this to see that the people who are working with the city are focused on improving downtown and putting everything in a position where are in the best possible spot in Memphis going forward. That is the goal. The goal is to win here."
Damichael Cole: Zach Kleiman on Ja Morant: “I think everyone is on the same page as much as they can be. I’m not going to speculate on potential transactions.”
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Grizzlies general manager Zach Kleiman said the team is pivoting to a younger build, but Morant still believes he can be happy in Memphis. "Why can't I be? I've been happy this whole time," Morant said. Even though Morant stated that he hopes to be back in Memphis, the situation remains uncertain. He was asked if he believes he'll be on the team next season. "I hope so," Morant said. "You would know more than me. The internet is right there. Everything you're asking me has been on the internet."
Chris Herrington: Zach Kleiman on Ja Morant, post trade deadline.
Zach Kleiman on Ja Morant, post trade deadline. pic.twitter.com/2LFJIrfIq8
— Chris Herrington (@ChrisHerrington) February 6, 2026
Drew Hill: Kleiman being pressed on if Ja will play this season. "It's a medical determination."
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Damichael Cole: I asked Kleiman why fans should be confident the organization is going to build a winning team moving forward. He mentioned the group of young guys and draft assets. “I think we’re as well positioned for success as any team in the league as we push forward.”
Damichael Cole: Zach Kleiman in part on Ja Morant trade talks: “This is about organizational direction now. This is not about Ja in particular.”
Damichael Cole: On a potential Ja trade, Zach Kleiman said in part: “We made the trades that we felt like were in the best interest of the organization going forward.”
Damichael Cole: Kleiman mentions Zach Edey, Cedric Coward, Jaylen Wells and Walter Clayton Jr. as some young players for the future. He said he’s not going to “sit here and crown any of them,” but those players are some who could factor in the new direction.
