Ja Morant Skips Grizzlies Exit Interviews Amid Trade Rumors

Memphis, Tenn. – Ja Morant, the Memphis Grizzlies' star point guard, skipped the team's exit interviews on Monday following a disappointing 25-57 finish to the 2025-26 NBA season, heightening speculation about his uncertain future with the franchise amid ongoing trade rumors and a shift toward rebuilding.

The 26-year-old two-time All-Star has been sidelined since late January due to a sprained ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow. On March 25, the Grizzlies announced he would miss the remainder of the season after receiving a platelet-rich plasma injection to promote healing. The team prioritized his long-term recovery, with medical evaluations showing incomplete ligament repair despite rehabilitation progress. Morant is expected to return fully for the 2026-27 season, though his history of injuries raises concerns about durability. Over the past three seasons, he has appeared in just 79 games, including only 20 this year where he averaged 19.5 points, 8.1 assists, and 3.2 rebounds while shooting 41 percent from the field.

The Grizzlies' dismal campaign marked a sharp decline from their 48-win season in 2024-25. After trading key veterans Jaren Jackson Jr. and Desmond...