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MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE – SEPTEMBER 29: Ja Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies speaks at a news conference during the Memphis Grizzlies Media Day at FedExForum on September 29, 2025 in Memphis, Tennessee. 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 Justin Ford/Getty Images)
On Sunday, the Memphis Grizzlies played their final game of the 2026 regular season when they played the Houston Rockets in Texas.
The Grizzlies lost by a score of 132-101.
Ja Morant did not play in the game, as he had been out since January 21.
Ja Morant News After Memphis Grizzlies Season
GettyJa Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies looks on from the bench during the game against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on November 12, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts.
On Monday, the news was revealed that Morant would not be speaking during exit interviews.
Matt Infield of Action News 5 wrote: “Ja Morant will not speak at Grizzlies’ exit interviews today.”
GettyXavier Tillman #26 of the Charlotte Hornets poses for a picture with Ja Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies after the game at Spectrum Center on March 21, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Morant finished the season with averages of 19.5 points, 3.2 rebounds, 8.1 assists and 1.0 steals per contest while shooting 41.0% from the field and 23.5% from three-point range in 20 games.
NBA World Reacts To Morant Not Speaking At Exit Interviews
Here’s what people were saying on social media:
Polymarket Sports: “🚨JUST IN: Ja Morant won’t speak at the Memphis Grizzlies’ exit interviews. Ja has missed Memphis’ last 40 games.”
@OhhMar24: “This a toxic breakup”
@Alexisfromvegas: “I truly can’t believe this relationship ended the way it did.”
@DylanMckneely: “End of an era. 😔”
GettyJa Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies reacts during the second half against the Philadelphia 76ers at FedExForum on December 30, 2025 in Memphis, Tennessee.
@swaay2x: “Yup he’s gone”
@SC_Reports: “The fall from grace is insane. He’s definitely leaving and should leave. He can’t repair this relationship”
@MemphisMcchickn: “Trying my hardest not to get too caught up in this Grizz FO and Ja stuff but…this is pitiful. Really disappointing to not have the franchise player speak, regardless of what the near future may hold”
Morant’s NBA Career
GettyJa Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies reacts during the first half of a basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center on April 08, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Morant was the second pick in the 2019 NBA Draft out of Murray State.
He has spent his entire seven-year career with the Memphis.
Over 327 career games, the two-time NBA All-Star has averages of 22.4 points, 4.6 rebounds, 7.4 assists and 1.0 steals per contest while shooting 46.6% from the field and 31.1% from three-point range.
Grizzlies Right Now
GettyJa Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies reacts in the fourth quarter against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on November 11, 2025 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 133-120.
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.
He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar
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