Ja Morant’s name has been at the center of many league talks this season, and not for the reasons the Memphis Grizzlies would hope. Teams are quietly watching his decline, and the story surrounding him has shifted as concerns grow about his form, fitness, and his prolonged absence from games. His name is now appearing in early trade talks as teams attempt to gauge his current market value.

A recent ESPN report shared harsh words from executives who study Morant’s game closely. One East executive told ESPN that Morant is “The combination of pain in the a**, injury prone, not that good anymore and big contract is a bad one,’ said an East executive, who added that he wouldn’t want Morant on his roster regardless of salary. Morant is only 26, but some talent evaluators around the league belie

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