Ja Morant reaffirmed his commitment to the Memphis Grizzlies amidst speculation of a potential rebuild. Following the trade of Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic, there were concerns about Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr.'s future in Memphis. However, Morant expressed his desire to remain, stating "ima be in dat 901," a nod to Memphis' area code.

Morant's statement seems to counter recent comments by ESPN's Stephen A. Smith who suggested players are deterred from Memphis due to safety issues. Instead, Morant called for focus on the ongoing NBA Finals, urging for recognition of the team's efforts. This loyalty is encouraging news for Grizzlies fans who were tense about a rebuilding phase. With Morant, a dynamic player, the Grizzlies have made the playoffs in four of his six seasons, indicating his importance to the franchise.