After the hyped up Trae Young trade, which shocked the entire NBA world, the mid-season trade spotlight has now shifted to Ja Morant. As per an update from ESPN analyst Shams Charania, the Memphis Grizzlies have shown interest in trading the 26-year-old two-time All-Star guard. Meanwhile, Morant’s recent social media activity might have a silent message for his team.
Restructuring seems to be the theme of the mid-season trade period this season. Morant, who was drafted second overall in 2019, was hailed as the face of the franchise. However, the team seemed to have decided to look ahead to the future without their star guard, and a few of his recent reshares on X might have highlighted his emotions about the team management’s call.
As news of the 2020 Rookie of the Year’s availability on the trade block broke on the internet, fans poured in with their emotions. Noticeably, the athletic guard reshared a few of those comments on his timeline that might have an underlying message for Memphis’ management. A fan wrote:
“I just realize I don’t like a lot of yall lmao”
Another one posted:
i use social media out of boredom.. i promise idgaf bout this sh*t”
Jo Morant’s current contract runs through the 2027-28 season, which is due for renewal this summer. Meanwhile, several teams may be interested in signing him before the deadline, including the Miami Heat, the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Sacramento Kings, and others.
“That’s my brother,” Jaren Jackson Jr. reacts to Ja Morant trade rumors
Jaren Jackson Jr. and Ja Morant’s friendship goes far beyond their on-court chemistry. Jackson Jr., who was drafted fourth overall by the Grizzlies in 2018, shared his brotherly love for his teammate. Highlighting the brutal nature of the business side of the league, he said:
“The business of basketball, it takes a toll… But, you know, that’s my brother. I’m always feeling for him. Yeah, man. It’s just a tough thing, man. But he showed up to the game, he’s still around. You can understand the mood, something like that.”
Morant’s seven-year tenure with the team featured several tumultuous moments, including Rookie of the Year and Most Improved Player awards, injury scares, off-court drama around his behavior, and multiple jaw-dropping highlight plays.
In such times of uncertainty, teammates and friends like JJJ play a crucial role in uplifting the morale of players on the receiving end. While the South Carolina native might not have an idea about his future, it’s safe to say that he will add some major offensive power to whatever team he gets traded to.
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