Ja Morant Reacts to Grizzlies’ Trade Announcement on Sunday

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Ayomide Adeduyite | Last updated Jul 6, 2025 3:30 PM ET

The Memphis Grizzlies have spent the offseason reshaping their roster after another disappointing playoff run that fell well short of expectations. The front office made waves by moving on from key guard Desmond Bane, a franchise cornerstone for years, in a move that signaled the start of a fresh direction. The team also used the draft to strengthen its backcourt depth around Ja Morant, who is set to return fully healthy next season.

Amid the changes, the Grizzlies have shown they are not done making moves as they look to clear up cap space and open opportunities for younger players. On Sunday, Memphis parted ways with yet another veteran piece, continuing what has been one of the busier offseasons in the league.

The Grizzlies announced they traded center Jay Huff to the Indiana Pacers in exchange for a future second-round pick and a future second-round pick swap. Huff, who signed with Memphis last year, gave the team solid minutes off the bench with his ability to stretch the floor and provide size inside.

Following the news, the team thanked him for his contributions with a post on X. That gesture did not go unnoticed by Ja Morant, who reposted the Grizzlies’ message to his own account.

Morant’s subtle nod made it clear he had respect for Huff’s presence in the locker room and the role he played during a challenging season.

Huff and Morant spent last season together as teammates, with Huff earning praise for stepping in as a reliable reserve when injuries struck the frontcourt. In that span, the big man averaged 6.9 points and 2.0 rebounds, while shooting 51.5% from the field.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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