Ja Morant fires back at trade rumors
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Morant posted 24 points and 13 assists in just 28 minutes during Saturday's win over the Orlando Magic in London, which marked his first contest back following a six-game injury absence. "I have not found a team that has definitively said to me,
Does the Heat’s interest mean that they’ll go all in for a Ja Morant trade? Not so fast. It looks like they have other plans as well.
Ja Morant has said publicly that he doesn’t want to be traded, but as the Memphis Grizzlies find themselves back in the United States to prepare for a mid-week
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Ja Morant 's name has also been hot in the rumor mill. The two-time All-Star wasn't just the undisputed face of the Memphis Grizzlies a couple of years back, but he was also groomed as the NBA's next face. But after a pair of gun incidents and a long suspension, Morant has fallen from grace.
A blockbuster Los Angeles Lakers trade concept would help the franchise bolster its perimeter shooting and defense.
While London was fun, the larger sample size - and respected local journalists - suggest that the end of the Ja Era in Memphis may still be on the way.
Kimi Antonelli was among the high-profile guests at the NBA London Game on Sunday. The rising Mercedes Formula 1 driver met Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant after the team’s win over the Orlando Magic.
Q: Ira, that was a hell of a showcase for the Grizzlies for Ja Morant on Sunday. Are the Heat still only going to offer cap filler and leftovers? – Steve.