Apr 26, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) looks on from the bench area during the fourth quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder during game four for the first round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Ja Morant Breaks Silence on Trade Rumors

Originally posted on Memphis Grizzlies on SI
By Logan Struck | Last updated Jun 17, 2025 12:54 PM ET

The Memphis Grizzlies completed a blockbuster deal on Sunday that sent star guard Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic. The Grizzlies decided it was time to break up their "big three" of Bane, Ja Morant, and Jaren Jackson Jr, but many people were questioning if they would stop there.

After trading away Bane for four unprotected first-round picks, many were wondering if they were setting up a rebuild, and if Morant or Jackson Jr would be the next to go. However, recent reports suggest that the Grizzlies are holding onto both of them.

"The Grizzlies are signaling privately that they will continue to build around Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr," ESPN's Shams Charania reported on Monday.

Shams after the Bane trade:

"The Grizzlies are signaling privately that they will continue to build around Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr" pic.twitter.com/zGKp22l53K
— Oh No He Didn't (@ohnohedidnt24) June 16, 2025

Still, Morant does not seem to like his name being thrown around in trade rumors. The star point guard took to social media on Tuesday to call out the media for talking more about these trade rumors than the NBA Finals going on.

Via Ja Morant: "talkin bout the grizz more than the finals wit these ahh sources"

talkin bout the grizz more than the finals wit these ahh sources
— Ja Morant (@JaMorant) June 17, 2025

Morant quicky posted another, calling out the rumors and ensuring that he will be staying in Memphis.

Via Ja Morant: "& ima be in dat 901

source : ME !!"

& ima be in dat 901

source : ME !!
— Ja Morant (@JaMorant) June 17, 2025

The Grizzlies shocked the NBA world by trading away Desmond Bane, so it left many fans and media personnel questioning what direction they are heading. Of course, it is a relief for many to see Morant shut down any trade rumors, as the franchise should not give up on their 25-year-old building block just yet.

This article first appeared on Memphis Grizzlies on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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