Ja Morant, the Memphis Grizzlies star guard, remains under contract with more than $125 million owed to him despite the team’s early playoff exit in the 2024-25 NBA season. Known for his exciting style of play, Morant is set to earn $39.4 million this season as part of a multi-year agreement that commits the Grizzlies to paying him through the next three years.
Season Highlights and Career Achievements of Ja Morant
In his sixth NBA season, Morant has continued to impress with averages of 23.2 points, 4.1 rebounds, 7.3 assists, and 1.2 steals per game across 50 games. He shot 45.4% from the field and 30.9% beyond the three-point line, showcasing his all-around offensive capabilities. Morant’s standout performances include his 12th career triple-double, recording 26 points, 14 assists, and 10 rebounds in a recent game, drawing significant praise from the NBA community.
Selected second overall in the 2019 NBA Draft out of Murray State, Morant’s career averages stand at 22.6 points, 4.7 rebounds, 7.4 assists, and 1.0 steals per game with shooting splits of 46.9% from the field and 31.7% from three-point range in 307 career games. His accolades include NBA Rookie of the Year (2020), Most Improved Player (2022), All-NBA Second Team (2022), and two NBA All-Star starts (2022, 2023).
Memphis Grizzlies’ Season Outcome and Playoff Performance
The Grizzlies ended the 2024-25 regular season with a 48-34 record, securing the eighth seed in the Western Conference. They advanced to the playoffs through a victory over the Dallas Mavericks in the play-in tournament. However, their postseason run was cut short when they were swept by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round.
Looking Ahead: Impact of Morant’s Contract and Team Prospects
Despite the franchise’s disappointing playoff sweep, the sizable financial commitment to Morant underlines the Grizzlies’ belief in his talent and potential to lead the team in future campaigns. As Morant approaches his prime years, his contract reflects the high expectations placed on him to drive Memphis forward in the highly competitive Western Conference.
JA MORANT WAS A WALKING HIGHLIGHT TONIGHT ð¤¯26 PTS14 AST (several were ridiculous)10 REBHis 12th-career triple-double in the @memgrizz W ð pic.twitter.com/w4mVbiQiNF— NBA (@NBA) November 1, 2024
Happy 26th birthday Ja Morant! ð Semoga makin bersinar, makin dahsyat, dan dunk-nya makin gila! ðð¥ð¹NBA Rookie of the Year (2020)ð¹NBA Most Improved Player (2022) ð¹All-NBA Second Team (2022)ð¹2x NBA All-Star Starter (2022, 2023) ð¹NBA All-Rookie First Team (2020)… pic.twitter.com/0L63LTKpR4— NBA Indonesia (@NBA_Indonesia) August 10, 2025