As the 2025 offseason approaches, Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant is reportedly not viewed as a top-10 player in the NBA by general managers and executives.

During the 2024-25 season, Morant averaged 23.2 points per game, marking his lowest scoring average since the 2020-21 season, along with 7.3 assists and a career-high 3.7 turnovers per game.

Although Morant remains a high-volume scorer and an explosive finisher at the rim, his reputation has declined in comparison to other star players in the league.

The Grizzlies made headlines by firing head coach Taylor Jenkins on March 28, 2025, following reports that Morant and other players had 'tuned out' Jenkins in the locker room.

The team's struggles have been evident in recent playoffs, as they have not won a postseason series since 2022 and were swept by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round of the 2025 playoffs, losing by a total of 70 points in the first two games.

Amidst his declining perception among teams, there are rumors that Morant may be available on the trade market.

On April 28, 2025, ESPN's Tim MacMahon reported that league insiders lack confidence in Morant's status as a top player, even when he is healthy.