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Ja Morant Ruled Out vs. Celtics After Viral "I'm Cool" Retort Fuels Trade Chatter

Memphis is signaling a steep asking price as rival teams make exploratory inquiries about the struggling guard.

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Nov 11, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) reacts after getting called for a foul in the second quarter against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images
Nov 11, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) lays on the court after attempting to score in the third quarter against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Morant was ruled out in Boston with right ankle soreness after initially being listed as questionable on the NBA injury report.
  • A tunnel video from Madison Square Garden showed Morant responding "I'm cool" when a Knicks fan urged him to come to New York.
  • The guard shot 4-for-14 with eight turnovers in the 133-120 loss to the Knicks, extending an early-season slump marked by poor efficiency and ball security issues.
  • League reporting indicates teams, including the Timberwolves, have checked in on Morant, while the Grizzlies have conveyed they would seek either a major draft-and-young-talent haul or a star-for-star swap.
  • Tension around Morant has grown since a recent one-game suspension for conduct detrimental to the team after a reported clash with first-year coach Tuomas Iisalo.