Kevin Durant
A courtside video from the Houston Rockets’ 124–109 win in Memphis on November 5 shows Kevin Durant jawing with Tee Morant, telling Ja Morant’s father, “Your son don’t wanna be here… we know it’s your last weekend, enjoy your time.” The clip also captures people near Tee firing back with barbs about Durant’s nomadic resume.
𝘚𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘯𝘢☆
Kevin Durant to Tee Morant
“Your son don’t wanna be here, we know it’s your last weekend enjoy your time”😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
KD was trollin all night yesterday 🐐
The moment landed because it hit every current Memphis storyline at once: Ja’s recent one-game suspension for “conduct detrimental to the team” after postgame remarks aimed at the coaching staff, and the growing drumbeat of trade speculation around the two-time All-Star’s future with the Grizzlies.
The Viral Clip & What Was Said
Kevin Durant drives to the hoop during an NBA game.
GettyKevin Durant once again showcased that he’s plugged into the drama of the NBA and is unafraid to weaponize it as trash talk.
The short video, filmed from the stands, appears to catch Durant speaking directly to Tee Morant and a nearby group, saying Ja “don’t wanna be here” and to “enjoy your last weekend.” The group around Tee barks back, with at least one response referencing Durant’s multiple team stops. The exchange occurred during the Rockets-Grizzlies matchup at FedExForum.
On the floor, Houston rolled to its fifth straight win behind Amen Thompson and Alperen Sengun, while Durant took a secondary scoring role. The Rockets improved to 5-2; Memphis fell to 3-6.
Why It Hits Different in Memphis Right Now
Ja Morant walks down the court during an NBA game.
GettyJa Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies may be on a collision course toward a blockbluster trade amid early-season turmoil.
Four days earlier, Ja Morant was suspended one game after criticizing coaches postgame, punctuating a rocky stretch to start the season under new head coach Tuomas Iisalo. National outlets framed the discipline as a fresh stress point between the star guard and the franchise.
As that played out, league chatter about Morant’s trade market resurfaced. One TV segment captured byBleacher Report suggested executives currently have “really no interest” in pursuing a deal, citing concerns that complicate valuation. ESPN, meanwhile, published a same-day FAQ addressing the suspension, the state of Ja-Grizzlies relations and whether Memphis would even open talks.
Translation: The discourse is loud, even if the path to a blockbuster is murky. When a future Hall of Famer like Durant jabs, “your son don’t wanna be here,” it echoes across that backdrop. It’s also another etching in the long storybook of KD’s successful trolling.
Game & Team Context (Not Just Talk)
The basketball piece matters, too. Houston beat Memphis 124-109 on November 5, extending the Rockets’ surge since acquiring Durant this summer and later signing him to a two-year extension. For the Grizzlies, Morant posted a solid line but Memphis shot under 40% and couldn’t blunt Houston’s size and pace.
Durant’s presence in a Rockets jersey is itself part of the juxtaposition. He arrived in July in a sprawling, multi-team trade from Phoenix, then agreed to a two-year, $90 million extension in October as Houston pushed in with a veteran core around Thompson and Sengun.
What’s Next for Ja & Memphis?
Short term: Memphis needs wins and calmer waters. The suspension is served, but the messaging ripple lingers.ESPN’s explainer outlines the key questions now—relationship with the new staff, usage and minutes, and whether (or when) trade talks become more than noise. For now, there’s no indication of imminent movement.
Long term: If the Grizzlies ever engage, the market will depend on league confidence in Morant’s availability, leadership and fit. Recent reporting indicates interest may be cooler than fans expect, at least at this stage. That’s the context that made Durant’s “last weekend” line feel like more than standard trash talk.