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John Morant made a statement in London on Sunday that has people wondering whether the Grizzlies should still try to trade him.

Meanwhile, it's all-day basketball here on Martin Luther King Day.

We're going to talk about what you need to watch for, including what could be a preview of the Eastern Conference Finals.

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we're talking about a whole bunch of stuff the latest on trade talks for the biggest stars like John Morant and Janus. Plus, we're going to look ahead to a awesome slate of games here on Martin Luther King Day. And I'm doing it with the help of lockdown's local experts. I have one of the best with me, as always. from the lockdown bulls podcast.

He's also a Bears and Bulls creator for Bleacher Report

who had a pretty eventful weekend.

It's Hayes.

Bulls won. He's also a Bears and Bulls creator for Bleacher Report, who had a pretty eventful weekend. It's Hayes. Bulls won on Sunday. Bears did not, however. So there you go. I'm still in my Bears gear because I still think the future is very bright for the Chicago Bears. So I'm not down. I'm not down. I'm just checking wellness check. This isn't the Bears gear that you were wearing yesterday. You're not still wearing it today.

No, this is not the same bear as where he is.

Very good. Like I said, an eventful weekend, not just for Chicago, but for the NBA, John Morant and the Grizzlies get a big win over the magic in London on Sunday. And after the game, John Moran talked about how he's committed to playing in Memphis, saying,

quote, I've got a logo on my back.

So that should tell you exactly where I want to be.

John Moran obviously referencing the Memphis Grizzlies tattoo that he has on his back.

Here's more on that over from Lockdown Grizzlies.

But Jaa reminded everybody just who he is as a basketball player.

That Jah Morant that put on the show that he put,

I think you mentioned it earlier, the fact he had 13 assists,

I think it was two turnovers.

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