US EditionJa Morant Makes His Feelings Clear on Grizzlies Future Amid Jaren Jackson Jr. Trade Rumors
Ja Morant, sidelined with an elbow injury, expressed hope to remain with Memphis as the Grizzlies shift to a younger roster after trading Jaren Jackson Jr.
- On March 7, 2026, Ja Morant, Memphis Grizzlies guard, made his first public comments since his Jan. 21 injury, saying 'I wasn't a fan of it, but it's a business' and hoping to stay in Memphis.
- Following the trade deadline, the Memphis Grizzlies traded Jaren Jackson Jr. in an eight-player deal to the Utah Jazz, while Morant's name surfaced in trade discussions before the Feb. 5 deadline.
- Regarding recovery, Morant said the discomfort comes on cross-body passes, calling 'whipping a pass' the biggest problem and adding he can fight through it while being smart.
- With two years remaining on his contract, Morant says he isn't worried about fitting with younger teammates, but Memphis's lack of acceptable offers leaves him in limbo.
- Grizzlies GM Zach Kleiman frames the team as pivoting to youth, highlighting Cedric Coward, Zach Edey, Cam Spencer and Jaylen Wells, while Morant's Rookie of the Year and Most Improved Player honors underscore the stakes.
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Ja Morant makes his feelings clear on Grizzlies future amid Jaren Jackson Jr. trade rumors
Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant has addressed speculation about his future amid trade rumors, asserting he is happy with the team, even after Jaren Jackson Jr. was dealt to the Ut
Ja Morant Breaks Silence on Jaren Jackson Jr. Trade While Bluntly Addresses His Grizzlies Future
Trade buzz circled Ja Morant when the Feb 5 deadline approached. Earlier in January, the Memphis Grizzlies quietly explored deals for the 26-year-old guard. However, no rival team stepped forward with an offer. Instead, Memphis chose a different path. The franchise moved veteran big man Jaren Jackson Jr.– the power duo split. A month later, Morant finally addressed the unexpected breakup. “I wasn’t a fan of it, but it’s a business, so, like, I t…
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