The Memphis Grizzlies’ General Manager Zach Kleiman has made it clear that the team has no intention of trading their star guard, Ja Morant. Amidst speculations fueled by media discussions, Kleiman dismissed the trade rumors outright, suggesting that they were merely fantasies.

Current Standing

With Morant at the helm, the Grizzlies are currently the number two seed in the Western Conference, demonstrating strong performance after facing various challenges last season.

“I can’t blame other ‘executives’ for fantasizing about us trading Ja,” Kleiman stated in comments shared via Daily Memphian’s Drew Hill. “But it’s just that – fantasy. We are not trading Ja. Continue to underestimate Ja, this team, and this city, and we will let our performance on the floor speak for itself. I’m not going to give this nonsense further oxygen.”
Translation: I cannot fault other executives for imagining a trade involving Ja; however, it’s simply fantasy. We have no plans to trade him. Underestimating our team will only lead to us proving you wrong on the court. I refuse to foster this wild speculation any further.

Kleiman’s proactive approach aims to quell any misconceptions regarding Morant’s future, especially since the recent trade of another NBA star raised questions about team dynamics league-wide.