With Morant not in the team’s future plans, at least for now, the Rockets (15-6) appear to be sticking with young All-Star playmaker Amen Thompson as their lead ball-handler while pursuing championship aspirations around Durant and center Alperen Sengun.

Ja Morant went out of his way to troll an unsuspecting Grizzlies assistant coach during a timeout on the floor.

Ja Morant showed incredible hustle after losing the ball during the Spurs clash against the Utah Jazz, with a stunning chasedown block.

Several NBA stars have been part of trade rumors this season, including Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant, Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball and Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young.

Ja Morant trade destinations: Ranking every team's chances of landing Grizzlies star point guard originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. It's been a rollercoaster of a career for Ja Morant in Memphis. That ride may be slowing to a stop sooner rather than later.

New reporting from Sam Amick shows why the Grizzlies are pumping the brakes on any Ja Morant trade speculation.