Ja Morant offered short responses to questions surrounding his future with the Memphis Grizzlies, telling reporters of the possible trade talks that he has to “live with it.”
Morant, who traveled with the Grizzlies for their European trip, said Wednesday that he will “hopefully” play in a pair of games against the Orlando Magic this week. But he was later ruled out for Thursday’s game in Berlin due to the right calf contusion that has kept him off the floor since since Jan. 2.
During practice Wednesday, Morant was seen in an animated exchange with teammate Vince Williams Jr.
Sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania last week that the Grizzlies are entertaining offers for Morant for the first time in his tenure with the team. Multiple teams are pursuing Morant in trade talks, and rival executives believe the Grizzlies would prioritize draft picks and young players in return, sources said.
Morant has missed five straight games due to a right calf contusion. He has played in only 18 games this season because of injuries and a one-game suspension stemming from a postgame exchange with coach Tuomas Iisalo in November.
The 26-year-old Morant is under contract with the Grizzlies through the 2027-28 season. He is eligible to sign up to a three-year, $178 million extension this summer.
