As of May 4, 2025,

### Recent Events Surrounding Ja Morant

In the 2024–25 NBA season, Morant faced several challenges, including injuries and controversies. He suffered a season-ending shoulder injury, leading the Grizzlies to request a \$12.4 million Disabled Player Exception from the NBA . Additionally, Morant was involved in incidents involving gun gestures during games, resulting in fines and warnings from the league .

Contract Details

Morant signed a five-year extension with the Grizzlies in July 2022, worth up to \$231 million, contingent on All-NBA selections. However, he was not selected for an All-NBA team in the 2022–23 season, which would have increased his contract value by \$39 million .

### Team Developments

The Grizzlies made a significant move by hiring Tuomas Iisalo as their new head coach, following the dismissal of Taylor Jenkins in March 2025. Iisalo, the first Finnish-born head coach in NBA history, aims to lead the team through a period of transition and challenges .