An unnamed executive speculated about the future of Ja Morant this week and that the Memphis Grizzlies could consider trading him this offseason, but general manager Zach Kleiman sharply dismissed that possibility.
“I can’t blame other ‘executives’ for fantasizing about us trading Ja,” said Kleiman. “But it’s just that – fantasy. We are not trading Ja. Continue to underestimate Ja, this team and this city, and we will let our performance on the floor speak for itself. I’m not going to give this nonsense further oxygen and look forward to getting back to basketball.”
Morant is averaging 20.7 points, 4.3 rebounds and 7.4 assists in 28.8 minutes over 32 games this season. The Grizzlies have taken a cautious approach this season with Morant’s minutes and games played in order to improve his odds of being healthy for the playoffs.
Both Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. will be eligible for contract extensions this offseason. The Grizzlies appeared to try to get ahead of those extensions by trading Marcus Smart at the deadline.
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