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Ja Morant Skips Grizzlies Exit Interviews, Raising Fresh Trade Questions

Injuries plus reduced output under a contract through 2028 have cooled his market.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - MARCH 23: Ja Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies walks off the court after the game against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on March 23, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • The team’s exit interviews on Monday proceeded without Ja Morant, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, or Brandon Clarke.
  • Memphis closed a 25–57 season following Sunday’s 132–101 loss at Houston, ending a year that fell short of playoff hopes.
  • Memphis gauged the market at the trade deadline but found little interest, with some reports saying it might need to add assets to move his deal.
  • Morant played 20 games this season and averaged 19.5 points and 8.1 assists on 41% shooting, which marked a clear dip from his peak years.
  • His long contract through 2028 and recent availability issues make a summer trade complex, even as late-season lineups hinted at a pivot toward draft positioning.