"The Memphis Grizzlies and Ja Morant have a relationship that has gone from fraying at the edges to tearing right down the middle. Morant is giving less than full effort in games, he is publicly feuding with his head coach, and the team has taken a real step in suspending him for his conduct. The marriage of franchise and star is on the ropes."
"Ja Morant is the most difficult type of player in the NBA to evaluate. He is a former star who still maintains the demeanor and the Q-Rating of a superstar but whose play has dropped off. Given that he has battled numerous injuries over the past few years, it's unclear if his lower level of play reflects a new baseline, or if he can get back to where he was as he puts distance between himself and those injuries."
Ja Morant's relationship with the Memphis Grizzlies has deteriorated, marked by reduced effort in games, a public feud with head coach Tuomas Iisalo, and a suspension for his conduct. The franchise-star partnership appears strained and could collapse after another incident or continued poor performances. Morant may enter the trade market imminently. Evaluating Morant is difficult given his prior star status, declining play, and a history of injuries that cloud whether his current level is permanent or recoverable. The Toronto Raptors frequently probe star trade opportunities, but Morant's defensive limitations and poor shooting may clash with their roster.
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