Kevin Durant grills Ja Morant’s dad Tee over Grizzlies feud

Houston Rockets All-Star Kevin Durant had jokes for Memphis Grizzlies guard I MorantHis dad Tee in the game during Wednesday’s 124-109 win. While the NBA world wonder the Rockets would trade for Morantwho expressed his displeasure with the team’s direction and served a one-game suspension, Durant made light of the situation.

Durant joked with Morant’s father, Ty. about his son’s future in Memphis, according to Mr. Buck Buck’s X, formerly Twitter.

“Your son doesn’t want to be here. We know it’s your last weekend. Enjoy!” Tee Morant and his entourage laughed at Durant’s attempt as the All-Star forward returned to the floor during Wednesday’s win.

Durant finished with 11 points, five assists and four rebounds against the Grizzlies. Amen Thompson led the Rockets with a near triple-double of 28 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists, Alperen Sengun also recorded a double-double (20 points, 16 rebounds) in the 15-point victory.

Morant finished with 17 points, eight assists, five rebounds and two steals. Cam Spencer led the Grizzlies in scoring with 19 points off the bench.

Why the Rockets are right to pass on Ja Morant

The The Rockets are reportedly not interested in Ja Morantas the Grizzlies guard expressed dissatisfaction with the coaching staff’s guidelines in the 2025-26 season. Many have been led to believe that Morant’s days with the Grizzlies are numbered, given how NBA star situations have played out in the past.

When it comes to a disgruntled player’s desire to play elsewhere, it’s usually not a question of if, but when, that NBA player moves on, where will he go? Morant’s situation somewhat gives off that vibe. However, when you look around the league and the team’s starting quarterbacks, most seem happy with its leading playmaker.

In a guard-heavy league, the Rockets, who are without their starting point guard, Fred VanVleet, looked like a potential suitor on the surface. Still, the Rockets have the best offense in the NBA. They lead the league with an offensive rating of 123.9.

Seven games into the regular season, the Rockets, 5-2, are finding their continuity with their future Hall of Fame forward Kevin Durant looking to lead them to a deep playoff run. There’s no need for them to trade for Morant in the midst of such a successful start.