The center of attention for the Memphis Grizzlies this season has been Ja Morant, tensions between him and the organization have come from disputes with head coach Tuomas Iisalo, and Morant's production has been nowhere near his typical stature.
The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.
It feels like everyone in the NBA is watching the Ja Morant situation. But so far, the league isn’t exactly lining up to make a deal for the Grizzlies star.
Have Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies reached a point of no return? ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins believes so after a contentious spat with the coaching staff led to a one-game suspension.
There is growing league curiosity about whether the Ja Morant thing in Memphis is headed somewhere, and the Timberwolves and Kings are among the teams quietly monitoring the situation, per Sam Amick of The Athletic.
The Memphis Grizzlies are a team to watch when it comes to the 2026 NBA Draft. The team could have two lottery picks and a high second-round selection to work with in a class that has been widely praised by critics.
The Memphis Grizzlies are in a bit of a pickle at the moment; they have lost three consecutive games and Ja Morant is terribly displeased with how everything is going for his team.