Grizzlies general manager Zach Kleiman is shutting down any Ja Morant rumors. One day after talk emerged of Morant potentially being the next NBA superstar on the move, Kleiman called “nonsense” on any notion the guard could be leaving Memphis any time soon.

In contrast, last season was a disaster without Morant. The Grizzlies struggled to a 27-55 record—third worst in the West—and missed the playoffs entirely. Morant could only play nine games due to a lengthy suspension and shoulder injury, highlighting just how crucial he is to the team’s success.

I reached out to Grizzlies GM Zach Kleiman to see if he would comment about the recent speculation around Ja Morant. Here’s what he had to say: “I can’t blame other “executives” for