NBA insider Chris Haynes noted that the Grizzlies will be willing to keep Morant beyond the Feb. 5 trade deadline if they don't get their desired package.
In NBA TV's The Association, NBA insider Chris Haynes revealed that the Memphis Grizzlies are in no rush to deal Ja Morant away, as there hasn't been any significant offer in the trade market yet.
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"They are canvassing the market and listening to teams. I was told teams have been notified that if the Grizzlies feel that if there isn't a package that suits their interest, they are comfortable keeping Ja past the trade deadline," Haynes said.
The Grizzlies have notably made Morant available for trade. Despite the noise and speculations that were created upon this news, the franchise guard has maintained his loyalty to the Grizzlies.
Morant has a problematic history on and off the court. He only played 19 games so far this season due to injuries, and he made headlines in the past because of his scandalous conduct of brandishing firearms.
Earlier this 2025-26, he was suspended one game after clashing with first-year head coach Tuomas Iisalo and ranting in front of the media.
"We take Ja Morant by his word, he wants to be there. I think that would be something if ultimately, they don't get what they want in the next couple of weeks. They'll probably re-access in the summer," Haynes noted.
"It's been explained to me it's not something urgent and they need to get off him by any means necessary."