Ja Morant
#12PG · Memphis Grizzlies
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsC+
| Year | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 327 | 22.4 | 4.6 | 7.4 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 46.6% | 31.1% | 77.3% |
| 2025-26 | 20 | 19.4 | 3.3 | 8.1 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 41.0% | 23.5% | 89.7% |
| 2024-25 | 3 | 18.3 | 2.0 | 5.0 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 41.5% | 25.0% | 63.6% |
| 2023-24 | 9 | 25.1 | 5.6 | 8.1 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 47.1% | 27.5% | 81.3% |
Current Contract
Length
3 years
Total Value
$81.6M
AAV
$27.2M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Ja Morant's contract with the Memphis Grizzlies grades out as a slightly below-market contract, earning a D+ CVI grade. At $27.2M per year over 3 years, this is a mid-tier contract. Ja's deal falls in the mid-tier tier for NBA Point Guards. At 26 years old, Ja is in or near prime years, which supports the investment. The team paid a premium that will need to be justified by on-court production. The team will need Ja to significantly improve to justify this financial commitment.
Performance Analysis
Ja Morant earns a C+ Performance grade, reflecting average production for a Point Guard. Across 327 career games, Ja has averaged 22.4 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 7.4 assists per game. Ja's strongest metric is FG% at 4657.6, compared to the NBA Point Guard median of 46.0. The biggest area for improvement is RPG at 4.6, below the Point Guard median of 5.0. Among 93 NBA Point Guards graded this season, Ja ranks 31st in overall performance. Ja will need to elevate key areas of the game to justify a larger role with the Memphis Grizzlies.
Current Sentiment
Ja Morant's perception remains cautiously optimistic but clouded by injury concerns and inconsistency. His London return showed flashes of brilliance, but ongoing availability issues fuel durability questions. At $27.2M annually, he's underperforming expectations; fans debate whether he justifies the investment. The dominant narrative centers on finding an elite co-star to maximize his potential. Fan confidence leans pessimistic due to repeated injury setbacks threatening consistency and timeline clarity.
Transaction History
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