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Count NBA legend Reggie Miller and former Memphis Grizzlies head coach turned commentator David Fizdale among those who think Ja Morant’s days with the only pro
Until he decides to communicate his frustrations, it’s hard to say. There’s any number of things Morant could want, and most of them would be perfectly reasonable. Whatever it is, though, he’s not helping himself with the way he’s going about things.
Having yielded little playoff success with their current roster, the Grizzlies, Tim suggests, should trade Morant and Jackson and build around their young players, such as Cedrick Coward, Jaylen Wells, and Zach Edey, as well as future draft picks.
It wasn't just that Morant had a rough shooting night, it was the lack of effort from a player known for bringing energy to the floor that was most concerning for Grizzlies fans. It was noticeable enough that Blake Griffin called it out on the Amazon postgame show.