Ja Morant doesn’t seem thrilled to be with the Memphis Grizzlies.
Earlier this season, he called out the coaching staff, which resulted in a team-issued suspension. After he had some unwanted time off due to an injury, Morant was back on the floor for a bit, and the trade rumors didn’t suddenly dissolve. In fact, they are louder than ever.
Currently, Morant is out with another setback. He was recently seen arguing with one of his teammates. He doesn’t have a definitive return date revealed. The situation seems rocky at best.
Former NBA reserve star Lou Williams wants to see Ja Morant get his Trae Young moment. The former Atlanta Hawks guard was recently traded to the Washington Wizards after spending years as the face of Atlanta’s basketball club.
“I think it’s time for a fresh start for Ja Morant—I think it’s time for a fresh start for the Memphis Grizzlies,” Williams said on FanDuelTV’s Run It Back earlier this week.
“I’m not even surprised [the Grizzlies] started shopping Jaren Jackson around to see if they can start fresh in its entirety when it comes to their star players. I just think it’s time now. And as you see Trae Young move forward, you see that big smile on his face, I think a trade can do the same kind of wonders for Ja Morant.”
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Aside from the injuries, Morant hasn’t looked anywhere close to the best version of himself this season. In 18 games, he’s averaging 19.0 points on 40 percent shooting from the field. It’s the first time he’s averaged under 20 points since 2020-2021. He has never averaged under 44 percent from the field.
Several teams have gauged interest in Morant so far, with the Miami Heat being the most prominent, but nothing seems close to getting done at this time. The Grizzlies will likely continue to scan the market for more Morant suitors. In the meantime, the star guard will continue his recovery.
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