Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant, a perennial threat on the court and a well-known troll on social media, brought his unique brand of trash-talk courtside Wednesday night, directing a sharp jab at Tee Morant, the father of Grizzlies guard Ja Morant.
The exchange occurred during the Rockets’ 124-109 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum, a game that only further highlighted the recent turmoil surrounding the Grizzlies organization and its star player, Ja Morant.
The Viral Quip
During a stoppage in play, a fan-shot video captured Durant walking past the courtside seats where Tee Morant was seated. With a slight grin, the two-time Finals MVP delivered a line that immediately went viral.
“Your son don’t wanna be here… We know it’s your last weekend, enjoy your time,” Durant appeared to tell the elder Morant, eliciting laughter from the people seated nearby.
Kevin Durant trolling Ja Morant dad 😭😭
“Your son don’t wanna be here, we know it’s your last weekend enjoy your time”
(h/t @Stunna999_)pic.twitter.com/0kZbcrlrRs
— Fullcourtpass (@Fullcourtpass) November 6, 2025
The comment was a pointed reference to the recent drama involving Ja Morant, who was recently suspended one game by the team for “conduct detrimental to the team” following reports of a strained relationship with the coaching staff and general discontent with the team’s current trajectory.
Drama Overshadows Play
While Durant struggled slightly from the field, scoring 11 points on 5-of-18 shooting, the Rockets cruised to their fifth straight win. For Memphis, who fell to 3-6, the loss compounded a difficult start to the season that has seen trade speculation surrounding the franchise player ramp up.
Ja Morant, who has missed time due to a league-issued suspension and recent internal discipline, was reportedly subdued during the game, continuing the narrative of palpable tension between the star guard and the team.
Durant’s well-timed taunt leveraged the public discourse, making a lighthearted jab at what has become a serious problem for the Grizzlies organization. Tee Morant, known for his lively courtside presence, took the verbal jab in good spirits, laughing it off with his group.
The exchange added a layer of unfiltered personality to a contest otherwise dominated by the Rockets’ comfortable victory.
