Star players in the NBA are always the talk of the town, whether they are playing on the court or not. Ja Morant hasn't played a game since November 15 due to a calf strain, but his name continues to circulate in trade talks despite his and the Grizzlies' continued insistence on moving forward together.
Some of that is brought on himself because of the situation that escalated between him and Tuomas Iisalo earlier this season. His reaction on the court during that Halloween night game against the Lakers and his lethargic energy in his next two games after returning from a one-game suspension suggested some unhappiness.