No Takers: Ja Morant Trade Leaves Grizzlies Stuck

Tensions between Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies could lead to a split. NBA insider Marc Spears says execs "really have no interest" in trading for him; four execs cited his contract and off‑court issues, and one coach told Spears, "I'm not sure I'd want to." Morant was suspended one game for "conduct detrimental to the team" after comments post‑Lakers loss and says he "doesn't have his joy at the moment." That combination makes him risky and limits Memphis's options. Merlin sees both elite talent and clear danger. At his best Morant is All‑NBA, but teams fear a "problem star for a problem star" swap and will discount his value. If Memphis wants return, reconciliation and a patient rehab of his image is the likeliest path; otherwise trade interest will stay muted.