The Grizzlies' next opponent, the Houston Rockets, need a point guard after losing Fred Van Vleet to a torn ACL in the preseason but, per a team source, are unlikely to pursue Ja Morant. That’s just a small sample size of what might be out there, and not out there, if the Morant sweepstakes ever actually begin. New York Times | Nov. 5, 2025

The Grizzlies' struggles have coincided with internal issues. Star point guard Ja Morant voiced his displeasure with the coaching staff after an Oct. 31 loss against the Los Angeles Lakers, then he was suspended for a game against the Toronto Raptors on Nov. 2 for conduct detrimental to the team.