Ja Morant, the Noise, and a London Spotlight for the Grizzlies
The Ja Morant conversation refuses to cool. Every week seems to bring a new rumor, a new “league source,” and another layer to the drama surrounding Memphis’ franchise star. What once felt like background noise is now full-blown trade chatter, and it took center stage Friday on the J&J Show on 92.9 FM ESPN with ESPN front-office insider Bobby Marks. Listen to the full interview here:
Marks didn’t deal in hot takes. Instead, he laid out the realities — Morant’s contract structure, the cap implications for Memphis and potential trade partners, and how rarely teams move elite talent without absolute clarity. It was a measured, informative look at how the NBA actually functions when a superstar’s name lands in the middle of the rumor cycle, and it underscored just how complicated any Ja Morant decision would be.
All of that drama now follows the Memphis Grizzlies across the Atlantic. Memphis takes the floor in London on Sunday with the basketball world watching, a global stage that feels oddly fitting for a franchise at a crossroads. The early tip, the international spotlight, and the uncertainty back home collide in one unusual moment for this team.
LIVE FROM LONDON SUNDAY on 92.9 FM ESPN: You can hear it all live on 92.9 FM ESPN. The Grizzlies tip off Sunday at 11:00 a.m., with pregame coverage beginning at 10:30 a.m. Rumors aside, Memphis still has a game to play, and the world will be tuned in.