DeMarcus Cousins floats wild Ja Morant trade idea following Grizzlies star's fallout with coach and suspension

The Memphis Grizzlies announced on Saturday that they had suspended star guard Ja Morant for one game due to “conduct detrimental to the team.” Morant, following a poor outing in the Grizzlies’ 117-112 loss to the LA Lakers on Friday, seemingly blamed the coaches. NBA insider Shams Charania reported that what Morant told reporters was “deemed inappropriate” by the Grizzlies.

Former NBA player DeMarcus Cousins proposed a solution to Morant's situation in Memphis on Saturday with a tweet:

“Ja to minny Or Houston! Please and thank you!”

DeMarcus Cousins

@boogiecousins

Ja to minny Or Houston! Please and thank you!

Ja Morant deflected many of the media’s questions during the postgame interview after the loss to the Lakers. He told reporters to “Go ask the coaching staff.”

When pressed about how the Grizzlies could have prevented the collapse, Morant added:

"According to them, probably don't play me, honestly. That's basically what the message was after, so it's cool."

"G12" noted that he wasn’t ill or injured, making his lackadaisical effort even more confusing. The former All-Star tallied eight points, seven assists and one steal in 31 minutes.

Morant showed nonchalance on the defensive side, particularly in the fourth quarter. The point guard also left a huddle to reportedly sit near the fourth row. Morant’s showing was a key reason the Grizzlies blew a 14-point lead in the demoralizing home loss to Luka Doncic and Co.

Only time will tell if the Minnesota Timberwolves or the Houston Rockets will oblige DeMarcus Cousins’ request for a Morant trade. Both teams could be interested, but the star point guard’s $126.3 million salary for three years and history of suspensions could be hindrances.

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Blake Griffin calls out Ja Morant

Former NBA player Blake Griffin commented on what he saw from Ja Morant in the loss to the Lakers. While covering for NBC, Griffin reacted to Morant’s display:

"I didn't love what I saw from Ja Morant tonight. For a guy that's making $40 million and needs to be the leader of this team, like, I just don't love it. … He's an all-world talent. But that type of effort right there, that's the thing that we will call out."

Griffin continued that the Memphis Grizzlies could only go as far as Morant can take them. If he is not committed to being part of what the Grizzlies plan to do, then the solution DeMarcus Cousins suggested could be on the table.