With the Memphis Grizzlies open to trading Ja Morant, his camp should be focused on one thing if they have any say in the situation, as oftentimes stars do. They should push for him to land with a team with very strong veteran leadership.

The NBA hopes Morant can play when the two teams meet again in London over the weekend, but Amazon Prime's Udonis Haslem doesn't sound optimistic. During Thursday's NBA on Prime broadcast Haslem said, "When you travel with that much jewelry, you don't plan on playing."

But before the game, NBA commissioner Adam Silver said he was “disappointed” that Memphis’ former All-Star Ja Morant was out for the Berlin portion of the series.

The NBA hopes Memphis guard Ja Morant will play Sunday after missing Thursday's game against the Orlando Magic with a right calf issue.

The Memphis Grizzlies are in position to make a big splash ahead of the trade deadline with Ja Morant smothered in rumors about a possible dismissal. CBS Sports

Memphis Grizzlies players Ja Morant and Vince Williams Jr. appeared to have an altercation during a practice at Berlin's Uber Arena on Jan. 14. Morant and Williams were seen by media exchanging words when an assistant coach attempted to separate them. Williams told Morant to go to the back, but the point guard repeatedly stated, "I'm right here."

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