"Multiple teams were intrigued by the two-time All-Star's talent, according to ESPN's Shams Charania, but none were willing to make a serious offer for Morant, who is currently sidelined with an ulnar collateral ligament sprain in his left elbow. The Grizzlies started taking calls on Morant ahead of the trade deadline back in January, according to Charania. But league sources had indicated lukewarm interest in the guard, in part because of issues with his availability. Morant has played in just 79 games since the start of the 2023-24 season and has missed 20 of the team's 49 games this season because of suspensions and an extensive list of injuries."
"Two days before the trade deadline, Memphis sent Jaren Jackson Jr., Jock Landale, John Konchar and Vince Williams Jr. to Utah in a move that landed the Grizzlies three first-round picks along with Walter Clayton Jr., Kyle Anderson, Taylor Hendricks and Georges Niang. That deal created a $28.8 million trade exception, which is the largest in NBA history, according to ESPN's Bobby Marks."
""I've got a logo on my back, so that should tell you exactly where I want to be," Morant said, referring to a tattoo of the Grizzlies' logo on his back. "If anybody in here knows me, I'm a very loyal"
Ja Morant remains with the Memphis Grizzlies after the NBA trade deadline as teams showed interest but made no serious offers. Morant is sidelined with an ulnar collateral ligament sprain in his left elbow and has missed significant time due to suspensions and various injuries. He is averaging 19.5 points, 8.1 assists and 3.3 rebounds while posting career-worst shooting percentages. Memphis executed a separate trade that yielded three first-round picks and created a $28.8 million trade exception. Morant has two years remaining on his contract and expressed a desire to remain in Memphis; potential trades could be revisited this summer.
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