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

New Report on Ja Morant's Future With Grizzlies

Originally posted on Memphis Grizzlies on SI
By Logan Struck | Last updated Jun 13, 2025 11:33 AM ET

The Memphis Grizzlies ended their 2024-25 season in disappointment, getting swept by the eventual Western Conference champs, the Oklahoma City Thunder, in the first round of the playoffs.

The Grizzlies now have new head coach Tuomas Iisalo running the show after parting ways with Taylor Jenkins late in the regular season, but they could have much bigger decisions to make this summer. After drafting him second overall in 2019, the Grizzlies have been building around star point guard Ja Morant, and when healthy, he is one of the most electric players in the NBA.

However, Morant has had major concerns about staying on the court. Morant has played just 59 regular-season games over the last two seasons, and his 2024-25 campaign even ended with an injury during their first-round playoff matchup. Still, many believe Morant is one of the best point guards in the league, and he certainly feels the same.

Early into his 2025 offseason, Morant made a huge decision to part ways with his agent, Jim Tanner of Lift Sports Management.

News: Ja Morant is no longer being represented by Mike Miller’s agency, Lift Sports Management. Morant joined Lift in April 2024.

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— Damichael Cole (@DamichaelC) June 12, 2025

This news comes amid a handful of trade rumors about Morant, with his future in Memphis seemingly in jeopardy. However, those trade rumors could all be smoke. Commercial Appeal's Damichael Cole reports that Morant's relationship with the Grizzlies has remained strong.

"All indications are that the relationship between the Grizzlies and Morant remains strong," Cole wrote. "...The Grizzlies have also continued to prioritize Morant as a franchise cornerstone."

All indications are that the relationship between the Grizzlies and Ja Morant remains strong, per @DamichaelC

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— Fullcourtpass (@Fullcourtpass) June 12, 2025

The Grizzlies are certainly gambling on Morant's health by continuing to build around him, but with how talented the 25-year-old star is, he has proven he is capable of leading this team.

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

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