Ja Morant Hopes to Return to Grizzlies

The star guard was recently placed on the trade market after an injury.

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant has expressed his desire to remain with the team after this season, despite being placed on the trade market last month following an injury that has kept him sidelined for the past seven weeks.

Why it matters

Morant is one of the NBA's rising young stars, and his potential departure from the Grizzlies would be a major blow to the team's future prospects. The Grizzlies have built their team around Morant, and his continued presence is crucial to their long-term success.

The details

Morant, who has not played since suffering an injury seven weeks ago, emphasized his desire to remain with the Grizzlies in his first public comments since the trade rumors surfaced. The team had reportedly placed Morant on the trade market, but the star guard made it clear that he hopes to be in a Grizzlies uniform after this season.

  • Morant has been sidelined for the past seven weeks due to an injury.

The players

Ja Morant

A star guard for the Memphis Grizzlies who has expressed his desire to remain with the team despite being placed on the trade market.

Memphis Grizzlies

The NBA team that Ja Morant currently plays for, and which has built its team around the young star.

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What they’re saying

“I think I answered this question when they asked me where I wanted to be,”

— Ja Morant (The Manila Times)

The takeaway

Ja Morant's commitment to the Grizzlies is a positive sign for the team's future, as they look to build around their young star and continue their recent success in the NBA.