Is Ja Morant Leaving the NBA? Latest Business Move Indicates Grizzlies Star’s Future Plan

Ja Morant is making moves to make sure his future isn’t dependent on the NBA. As the Memphis Grizzlies guard’s on-court status with the team remains uncertain due to various factors, the two-time All-Star has quietly made a move that has expanded his footprint beyond the league. This time, however, it’s not a shoe deal or a media venture, but actual ownership.

Morant, through his company, Catch12, is joining EuroStep Ventures, the parent company of French basketball club Levallois Metropolitans, signaling an investment that prioritizes legacy-building over immediate profit. However, he is not leaving the NBA, but the language used around the league makes it clear that this is a priority for Morant’s camp.

“Investing in EuroStep isn’t just a business decision,” Morant‘s uncle Phil said. “It’s an investment in people, values, and opportunity.”

This matters now because Morant’s standing has been anything but stable over the last two seasons. Extended absences combined with the suspension from the team earlier this season, as well as constant trade reports have reshaped how fans and executives around the league view his trajectory. Once considered untouchable, Morant is no longer safe.

While the team has publicly stood by him, the margin for error is gone. Availability and reliability have outweighed the natural gifts and highlight plays, and that’s why this business move makes sense.

Levallois Metropolitans compete in the French National 1 league, and aren’t just another European club. Their brand gained serious US recognition during Victor Wembanyama’s season there, which was broadcasted in full on NBA TV. France is one of the NBA’s most important international pipelines, and Paris is one of the cities at the center of the league’s long-rumored NBA Europe aspirations.

Morant is investing in a market the NBA itself is circling, and he’s quick on the draw.

Memphis Grizzlies at a Crossroads and Ja Morant is Preparing for Leverage

According to multiple league sources, Ja Morant is on the trade block for the Grizzlies, who are entertaining offers for him ahead of the trade deadline, reportedly prioritizing young players and draft capital. It marks a significant shift for an organization that placed Morant at the centerpiece of their identity.