Ja Morant's Memphis Grizzlies future is coming into question after Taylor Jenkins' firing. Is a trade on the way for Morant?

There's no denying that the Grizzlies have been struggling of late -- they had lost four out of the last five games leading up to Jenkins' abrupt exit -- but the fact still remains that the decision to fire their coach so close to the postseason took more than a few NBA fans by surprise.

On Monday's episode of the Hoop Collective podcast, ESPN NBA insider Tim MacMahon reported one "primary motivator" for the Grizzlies' decision—getting the absolute most out of superstar point guard Ja Morant.