All signs point toward Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies parting ways this offseason.
The Memphis Grizzlies are expected to trade Ja Morant this offseason, per ESPN.
Morant has told people that he's done playing for the Grizzlies, who selected the point guard with the second overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft out of Murray State.
A two-time All-Star, Morant still hasn't gotten over the Grizzlies suspending him earlier this season for conduct detrimental to the team.
"Morant still hasn't gotten over the suspension, multiple league sources said, because he felt alienated by teammates, who were told to leave the star guard alone so he could work through the issues that had led to the suspension. In the aftermath, Morant told players around the league and some of his former coaches that he isn't playing for Memphis anymore, sources said," ESPN wrote.
Morant will make $42.1 million next season and $44 million in the 2027-28 season, the final year of his contract. The 26-year-old doesn't have a no-trade clause in his contract, so he can't control where the Grizzlies trade him this offseason.
In 20 games for Memphis this season, Morant averaged 19.5 points, 3.3 rebounds and 8.1 assists per contest while shooting 41.0% from the field, 23.5% from beyond the arc and 89.7% from the free-throw line.
The 2019-20 Rookie of the Year, Morant has led the Grizzlies to the second round of the playoffs just once. That was back in 2022.
Morant has career averages of 22.4 points, 4.6 rebounds and 7.4 assists per game. He's been linked to the Sacramento Kings, Milwaukee Bucks, Miami Heat and Minnesota Timberwolves in trade rumors.
"Maybe I'm naive, but that type of talent doesn't grow on trees," a West executive told ESPN. "Especially if he's going to a different place and he's motivated: 'OK, I'll show you guys.' I could see some teams talking themselves into it, at least kicking the tires."
The Grizzlies conducted their 2025-26 exit interviews on Monday and Morant didn't speak. We have likely seen the last of Morant as a member of the Memphis organization.