Ja Morant and the Grizzlies Head for a Bitter Separation

Ja Morant is reportedly being targeted by two teams because to the star’s growing tensions with the Grizzlies.

Given the star guard’s recent dissatisfaction with the team—he even acknowledged that he has lost “his joy” following the team’s third consecutive loss on Monday—Ja Morant and the Grizzlies may be on the verge of a bitter divorce in the future.

The franchise star has become a lightning rod garnering unwelcome attention due to his tense relationship with coach Tuomas Iisalo and his apparent lack of intensity in recent games. It’s unclear how things will unfold in Memphis this season.

The 26-year-old has spent the last seven seasons with the Grizzlies, and there are now just mild whispers that he might be traded out of the team.

What do the rumors say about Ja Morant exit ?

However, two teams are keeping a close eye on the issue in case Memphis decides to let go of the budding superstar, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic.

Amick mentioned the Kings and Timberwolves as possible suitors for Morant:

The Minnesota Timberwolves, per a team source, are one. Ditto for the Sacramento Kings. The Grizzlies’ next opponent, the Houston Rockets, need a point guard after losing Fred Van Vleet to a torn ACL in the preseason but, per a team source, are unlikely to pursue him.

A two-time All-Star like Morant will undoubtedly draw a lot of attention from clubs throughout the league, even if they are merely assessing the situation. With two years remaining on his $197 million maximum contract, Morant is averaging 20.4 points this season—his lowest since his sophomore NBA campaign—and shooting a career-low 39.3% from the field and 13.9% from beyond the arc.

Sumit Rajan

Sumit is a Sr. Editor at Black Sports Online. When not dissecting NBA and NFL storylines, you’ll find him cheering for Manchester United, testing out new fountain pens, or scaling a mountain.

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