{"id":709823,"date":"2026-04-13T19:21:44","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T19:21:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/709823\/"},"modified":"2026-04-13T19:21:44","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T19:21:44","slug":"nba-world-reacts-to-ja-morant-news-after-grizzlies-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/709823\/","title":{"rendered":"NBA World Reacts To Ja Morant News After Grizzlies Season"},"content":{"rendered":"

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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)<\/p>\n

On Sunday, the Memphis Grizzlies<\/a> played their final game of the 2026 regular season when they played the Houston Rockets<\/a> in Texas.<\/p>\n

The Grizzlies lost by a score of 132-101.<\/p>\n

Ja Morant<\/a> did not play in the game, as he had been out since January 21.<\/p>\n

Ja Morant News After Memphis Grizzlies Season\"\"<\/p>\n

GettyJa Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies looks on from the bench during the game against the Boston Celtics<\/a> at TD Garden on November 12, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts.<\/p>\n

On Monday, the news was revealed that Morant would not be speaking during exit interviews.<\/p>\n

Matt Infield of Action News 5 wrote:<\/a> \u201cJa Morant will not speak at Grizzlies\u2019 exit interviews today.\u201d<\/p>\n

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GettyXavier Tillman #26 of the Charlotte Hornets<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

NBA World Reacts To Morant Not Speaking At Exit Interviews<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s what people were saying on social media:<\/p>\n

Polymarket Sports:<\/a> \u201c\ud83d\udea8JUST IN: Ja Morant won\u2019t speak at the Memphis Grizzlies\u2019 exit interviews. Ja has missed Memphis\u2019 last 40 games.\u201d<\/p>\n

@OhhMar24:<\/a> \u201cThis a toxic breakup\u201d<\/p>\n

@Alexisfromvegas:<\/a> \u201cI truly can\u2019t believe this relationship ended the way it did.\u201d<\/p>\n

@DylanMckneely:<\/a> \u201cEnd of an era. \ud83d\ude14\u201d<\/p>\n

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GettyJa Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies reacts during the second half against the Philadelphia 76ers<\/a> at FedExForum on December 30, 2025 in Memphis, Tennessee.<\/p>\n

@swaay2x:<\/a> \u201cYup he\u2019s gone\u201d<\/p>\n

@SC_Reports:<\/a> \u201cThe fall from grace is insane. He\u2019s definitely leaving and should leave. He can\u2019t repair this relationship\u201d<\/p>\n

@MemphisMcchickn:<\/a> \u201cTrying my hardest not to get too caught up in this Grizz FO and Ja stuff but\u2026this is pitiful. Really disappointing to not have the franchise player speak, regardless of what the near future may hold\u201d<\/p>\n

Morant\u2019s NBA Career\"\"<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Morant was the second pick in the 2019 NBA<\/a> Draft out of Murray State.<\/p>\n

He has spent his entire seven-year career with the Memphis.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Grizzlies Right Now\"\"<\/p>\n

GettyJa Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies reacts in the fourth quarter against the New York Knicks<\/a> at Madison Square Garden on November 11, 2025 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 133-120.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\tBen Stinar<\/a> Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.\u00a0
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\nHe has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar<\/a>\t\t<\/p>\n

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