The Los Angeles Lakers (4-2) defeated Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies (3-3) 117-112 during Friday’s Group Play game of the NBA Cup. While the Lakers got 44 points from star guard Luka Doncic, the Grizzlies got a lackluster showing from Morant, who finished the game with eight points on 3-of-14 shooting (21.4%).

Ultimately, the Grizzlies should trade Morant while they still can. This article was originally published on www.fansided.com as Ja Morant's future with the Grizzlies is becoming crystal clear.

The Memphis Grizzlies will be without Ja Morant the next time they take the court. Following Friday’s loss against the Los Angeles Lakers, Morant made comments