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Ja Morant Signals He Wants to Stay in Memphis as Insiders See Limited Trade Market

A thin market paired with a high asking price is cooling discussion before the Feb. 5 deadline.

Overview

  • Veteran reporter Marc Stein says Morant told Memphis he does not want a trade and that league interest is modest.
  • After a 24-point, 13-assist return in London, Morant told reporters his Grizzlies tattoo shows where he wants to be.
  • ESPN’s Zach Lowe said he has not identified a team actively pursuing Morant and that one strong game has not moved the market.
  • Multiple reports say GM Zach Kleiman is seeking serious draft capital, while Morant’s injuries, availability and past off-court issues complicate valuation.
  • With the Feb. 5 deadline approaching, some local voices still predict a move, but the latest reporting points to Morant staying put for now.