The Memphis Grizzlies have officially kept star guard Ja Morant past the NBA trade deadline, per @ChrisBHaynes. The report confirms that Morant will remain with the Grizzlies as the league's window for player trades has officially closed.
According to Chris Haynes, the Grizzlies organization did not move Morant before the deadline expired. This decision keeps the franchise's primary playmaker in Memphis as the team progresses through the current season. Morant has been a cornerstone for the Grizzlies since he was drafted by the team, and he will continue his tenure in the Western Conference.
The status of Ja Morant remained a point of interest leading up to the deadline, but the Memphis Grizzlies have opted to retain him. With the deadline now in the past, Morant is set to stay with the team. This news, sourced from Chris Haynes, clarifies that no deal was struck involving the Grizzlies star.
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