An unnamed govt speculated about the way forward for Ja Morant this week and that the Memphis Grizzlies may take into account buying and selling him this offseason, however normal supervisor Zach Kleiman sharply dismissed that chance.
“I can’t blame different ‘executives’ for fantasizing about us buying and selling Ja,” mentioned Kleiman. “But it surely’s simply that – fantasy. We aren’t buying and selling Ja. Proceed to underestimate Ja, this group and this metropolis, and we are going to let our efficiency on the ground converse for itself. I’m not going to offer this nonsense additional oxygen and sit up for getting again to basketball.”
Morant is averaging 20.7 factors, 4.3 rebounds and seven.4 assists in 28.8 minutes over 32 video games this season. The Grizzlies have taken a cautious strategy this season with Morant’s minutes and video games performed to be able to enhance his odds of being wholesome for the playoffs.
Each Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. might be eligible for contract extensions this offseason. The Grizzlies appeared to attempt to get forward of these extensions by buying and selling Marcus Good on the deadline.
