Memphis Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant is available to return from a six-game absence in Sunday’s game against the Orlando Magic in London.
The subject of trade rumors, Morant has been sidelined since Jan. 2 with a right calf contusion.
Morant’s contract — a five-year, $197 million deal — expires after the 2027-28 season. He’s eligible for a three-year, $178 million extension next summer.
Without signing him to an extension, any team taking on Morant at the February trade deadline would owe him the balance of his existing deal: the remainder of his $39.4 million salary for the current season, $42.2 million next season and $44.9 million for 2027-28.
The No. 2 overall pick in the 2019 draft, Morant is playing fewer minutes this season, averaging a career-low 28.3 to go with 19 points and 7.6 assists per game.
Morant, 26, has career averages of 22.4 points, 7.4 assists, 4.6 rebounds and one steal per game.
–Field Level Media
