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Ja Morant Returns to Power Grizzlies Past Magic in London With 24 and 13

His return coincides with reports that Memphis is weighing trade offers for him before the Feb. 5 deadline.

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - DECEMBER 23: Ja Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies talks with teammates Kentavious Caldwell-Pope #3 and Jhamai Mashack #21 during the first half of their game against the Utah Jazz at the Delta Center on December 23, 2025 in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Chris Gardner/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Morant logged 24 points and 13 assists in 28 minutes as Memphis beat Orlando 126-109 at London’s O2 Arena, the NBA’s first regular-season game there since 2019.
  • Head coach Tuomas Iisalo said Morant was on a minutes restriction in his first game since Jan. 2 due to a right calf contusion.
  • The Grizzlies led by as many as 33 and improved to 18-23, avenging Thursday’s loss to the Magic in Berlin.
  • Asked about ongoing trade speculation, Morant said he is “a very loyal guy,” pointing to his Grizzlies tattoo as a sign he wants to stay in Memphis.
  • League reports say Memphis has entertained offers and is prioritizing draft picks and young players, with teams such as the Heat, Bucks, Pelicans, Kings and Raptors linked; HoopsHype reported the Bucks conversation included a future first-round pick and guard Ryan Rollins.