Radio guy reveals text from fans asking for Ja Morant trade

Following The Golden State Warriors lost 121–116 to the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night, radio host Joe Shaski of 95.7 The Game revealed a text message from a fan encouraging the franchise to continue Memphis Grizzlies guard I Morant in trade. The loss dropped the Warriors to 5–4 on the season, and frustrations among fans reignited interest in finding long-term backup for Stephen Curry.

Speaking on the show Thursday morning, Shasky elaborated on the fan message and explained the growing sentiment among younger fans who see Morant as the ideal successor to Curry.

“I get a lot of crazy tweets and DMs that I love — I love getting them all from people,” Shasky said. “I have a nephew who is obsessed with the NBA, and he texted me a few days ago and said, ‘The Warriors need to go get Ja Morant.’

Shasky said he got another similar message after the Sacramento loss.

“His whole point is this: Ja Morant is helping them now outside of Stephen Curry,” he said. “Ja Morant won that game last night when all the old guys don’t play. … He’s moving the needle. He’s a great player, he’s only making $39 million this year. He wants out in Memphis. They probably want to walk away from him.”

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Although no official trade talks have been reported, Morant’s situation in Memphis remains turbulent. The 26-year-old is averaging 20.0 points, 7.3 assists, 3.8 rebounds and 1.0 steals per game while shooting 38.3% from the field and just 14% from three in eight appearances this season. The Grizzlies are 3-6 entering Friday’s NBA Cup matchup against the Dallas Mavericks (2-6).

Amid Grizzlies tension, Warriors fans are calling for a Ja Morant trade

Morant has been the subject of off-field controversy during his tenure in Memphis. Multiple suspensions, fines and public scrutiny — including a recent one-game suspension following public criticism of the coaching staff — have clouded his leadership role. After shooting 3-for-14 in a loss to the Lakers, Morant deflected questions after the game with short answersincluding “go ask the coaching staff” and “probably don’t kid me.”

In his return from suspension against the Pistons, Morant had 18 points and 10 assists, but continued to show signs of frustration. When asked about his relationship with the staff, he replied: “Yes. They told you all that, didn’t they?” and offered only “we’ll see” when asked how to regain his usual joy.

Despite these issues, Morant’s talent and marketability remain undeniable. His 2021–22 season is his best yet, averaging 27.4 points, 6.7 assists and 5.7 rebounds as he leads Memphis to the Western Conference semifinals. The Grizzlies’ peak came the following year when they won 51 games but were eliminated in the first round by the Lakers.

For Golden State, Morant would be both an immediate impact and long-term insurance as Curry, now 36, continues to lead the team. Curry is averaging 26.8 points, 4.3 assists and 3.6 rebounds while shooting 45.4% from the field and 38.9% from three through eight games.

As the Warriors prepare to face the Denver Nuggets (5–2) on Friday night in another NBA Cup game, fan interest in Morant underscores growing questions about the team’s future beyond its current championship core.