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"Ja Saw Those Sacramento Kings Trade Rumors And Said Nevermind" - NBA Fans Lose it as Ja Morant Shuts Down Trade Talk With Message to Grizzlies

Ja Morant seeks to remain with the Memphis Grizzlies amid limited trade interest and desires to retain his superstar status, sources say.

  • The Stein Line reports Morant recently reached out to Memphis Grizzlies management to request staying despite remaining on the trade block after a controversial season.
  • After season-long drama, Memphis moved Ja Morant to the trade market due to past suspensions and injuries, while the Memphis Grizzlies front office sided with head coach Tuomas Iisalo.
  • Timing and the play-in race increase the case for Memphis Grizzlies to stand pat and retain Morant, with about two weeks before the trade deadline.
  • Morant still expects superstar treatment and more input, but the Memphis Grizzlies appear to have deprioritized him, making it harder for opposing NBA teams to exploit the team.
  • Once the face of the franchise after being drafted, Ja Morant returned from injury to rejoin Memphis Grizzlies teammates internationally, yet the team still faces a limited championship ceiling a few years ago.
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Blavity News & Politics broke the news in on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
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