Despite a gambling scandal continuing to unfold, there’s no bigger story in the NBA at the moment than Ja Morant’s obvious displeasure with the Memphis Grizzlie

Your son don’t wanna be here,” Kevin Durant told Tee Morant, father of Grizzlies star Ja Morant. “We know it’s your last weekend. Enjoy your time.”

Trade speculation is swirling already involving Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant. Suns among names some analysts invoke.

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 Ja Morant. That’s just a small sample size of what might be out there, and not out there, if the Morant sweepstakes ever actually begin. New York Times | Nov. 5, 2025

The reported tension between Ja Morant and Tuomas Iisalo came from Iisalo's sub patterns, prioritizing shorter, more intense stints. Iisalo was asked about the concerns players may have about that taking them out of rhythm, gave a great answer to his thought process ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/1eEEN8AbV2

Memphis Grizzlies coaches and players discussed the process of getting Jaren Jackson Jr. more involved on offense.

The Grizzlies’ key member, Ja Morant, raises eyebrows as the 26-year-old was barely speaking with head coach Tuomas Iisalo.

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