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Ja Morant says there should be no doubt about his desire to keep playing for the Memphis Grizzlies. After a dominant performance in a 126-109 victory over the Orlando Magic, the two-time All Star addressed recent trade speculation about him.
Morant looked like he never missed a beat, erupting for 20 points and 10 assists with no turnovers in the first half as the Grizzlies built a commanding 72-53 lead at intermission. He was efficient throughout the first two quarters, hitting 5 of 7 shots from the field and 7 of 9 from the free-throw line.
Ja Morant didn't take long to make an impact for the Memphis Grizzlies on Jan. 18 against the Orlando Magic in London. He scored or assisted on 20 of the team's first 22 points in his first game since Jan. 2. He had been sidelined by a right calf injury.
After making a strong impact in his return from a six-game absence in Sunday's 126-109 win over the Orlando Magic, Grizzlies guard Ja Morant made it clear he wants to stay with Memphis. "I've got a (Grizzlies) logo on my back,
Ja Morant hints that he does not want to leave Memphis after reminding reporters after Sunday's game in London that he has the Grizzlies' logo on his back.
Ja Morant had 24 points and 13 assists in his return to the lineup to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 126-109 victory over the Orlando Magic in the first NBA regular-season game in London since 2019.
After sinking a long three-pointer, Ja Morant debuts another in-game celebration, imitating a bazooka in the process.
Other than being a hot prospect in the trade window, Ja Morant is once again grabbing the headlines with his unique celebrations. The Memphis Grizzlies point guard, who is known for his eccentric attitude,