Desmond Bane breaks his silence on Ja Morant trade rumors as the Orlando Magic meet the Memphis Grizzlies in Berlin.

BERLIN –Amid all of the trade speculation surrounding Grizzlies guard Ja Morant, the Memphis Grizzlies didn’t show any lack of focus as they fell to the Orlando Magic 118-111 in front of a sold-out crowd at the Uber Center for the NBA’s first-ever regular-season matchup in Germany.

The Memphis Grizzlies are in position to make a big splash ahead of the trade deadline with Ja Morant smothered in rumors about a possible dismissal. CBS Sports

Bane did say in the second video to "take this back to 12 [Morant]," so it's unclear if he'll be keeping it. Regardless, it's still an awesome gesture from the face of the Grizzlies franchise. Bane was certainly a worthy most improved candidate, as he ...

Shannon Sharpe has expressed frustration with Ja on his Nightcap podcast before, and last night, he asserted that enough is enough. “When it gets like this, it’s time to go,” he said . “It’s time to break it up, before somebody really do put hands on somebody. So look, it’s over with. Ja’s tenure in Memphis is over.”

But before the game, NBA commissioner Adam Silver said he was “disappointed” that Memphis’ former All-Star Ja Morant was out for the Berlin portion of the series.

Ja Morant is not just a key player; he is the backbone of the Grizzlies' offense. Known for his explosive athleticism and playmaking ability, Morant significantly elevates the team’s performance on the court.