Overview
- During a July 30 exhibition in China, Morant slipped in his approach to a dunk but regained his footing, completed the dunk, and suffered no injury.
- The incident rekindled concerns over his availability after he missed 125 games across the past three seasons due to injuries and a suspension.
- Fans and analysts expressed alarm online, pointing to his history of ankle, shoulder and hip setbacks that have limited his court time.
- Memphis has delayed finalizing an extension despite having three years remaining on his current deal, fueling trade speculation.
- The Grizzlies will head into 2025–26 reliant on Morant’s health as they evaluate his long-term role in their roster strategy.