The NBA season is 30 percent in the books, and the Memphis Grizzlies are still having trouble breaking into the West's top six as they remain 5.5 games behind t

Ja Morant returns to action for the Memphis Grizzlies against the Los Angeles Clippers. This marks a key moment in his recovery from a calf strain. Morant's presence is expected to boost the Grizzlies' performance.

Ja Morant went out of his way to troll an unsuspecting Grizzlies assistant coach during a timeout on the floor.

With Morant not in the team’s future plans, at least for now, the Rockets (15-6) appear to be sticking with young All-Star playmaker Amen Thompson as their lead ball-handler while pursuing championship aspirations around Durant and center Alperen Sengun.

Ja Morant trade destinations: Ranking every team's chances of landing Grizzlies star point guard originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. It's been a rollercoaster of a career for Ja Morant in Memphis. That ride may be slowing to a stop sooner rather than later.

Recent reports indicate that the Houston Rockets have clear intentions regarding a potential blockbuster trade involving Ja Morant.