“Popular loner”- Ja Morant drops a cryptic message amidst Memphis Grizzlies offseason roster moves

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant seems to be in a completely different zone during the ongoing NBA offseason. The 25-year-old NBA star recently reacted to the roster moves made by the Memphis Grizzlies.

With the current offseason in full swing, almost every NBA team is busy making the much-needed changes for the upcoming season.

The cryptic message posted by Ja Morant on X has diverted the attention of his fans too.

Ja Morant reacts to Memphis Grizzlies roster moves with a cryptic message

Memphis Grizzlies has been making the most of the 2025 NBA offseason with their roster moves. Recently, Grizzlies’ star Ja Morant shared multiple tweets on X which gave out mixed signals. However, through his cryptic tweets, he made it crystal clear that he was not interested in being a part of the team’s roster retooling. His tweet mentioned “Popular loner fr.”

After some time he further posted- “So mentally & physically i stay far away.”

This comes after the Memphis Grizzlies traded off Desmond Bane. The popular shooting guard shared a great camaraderie with Ja Morant both on and off the field. The Memphis Grizzlies have sent Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic in a blockbuster deal. In return, Memphis receives Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, the 16th overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, a 2026 first-round pick from the Suns, Orlando’s first-round picks in 2028 and 2030, and a 2029 first-round pick swap with the Magic.

Even Luke Kennard was traded off by the Memphis Grizzlies to the Atlanta Hawks for the next NBA season in an $11 million deal. Ja Morant updated his profile picture on both Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) to an image of Keanu Reeves as the iconic John Wick, according to GrizzMuse. The move appears to be a nod to the "Ja Wick" nickname that’s gained traction among fans on social media.Also Read: “I’ve got to be a defensive menace- LeBron James’ son Bronny James gives an honest take on his rookie year with Los Angeles Lakers