The Memphis Grizzlies are going through a rough patch this season. They currently have a 17-22 record. They are also stuck in 10th place in the Western Conference standings. Things aren’t looking good, and to make matters worse, their star player, Ja Morant, is dealing with his own set of problems.
With all this drama unfolding, people are naturally curious about his contract and finances. So let’s break down what Morant is earning.
How Did It All Start for Ja Morant?
Morant’s NBA journey began back in 2019, when Memphis picked him as the second overall choice in the draft. Pretty impressive, right? He put pen to paper on his rookie deal that same year, which was a standard four-year contract worth about $39.6 million.
Later, Morant proved that he was not just hype. After winning Rookie of the Year in 2020, the Grizzlies locked him down in 2022Â with a massive five-year extension worth $197.2 million. That’s the kind of money you get when you’re a designated rookie max player. This season alone, he is pulling in roughly $39.4 million.
What Is Morant’s Net Worth?
As per Celebritynetworth.com, experts estimate Morant’s total net worth to be around $50 million. His NBA salary is obviously a huge chunk of that. But he has also been smart about building his brand off the court.
His biggest deal came with Nike back in 2019, which reportedly brought in $12 million. That partnership even led to his own signature shoe line hitting the shelves. Then, in March 2023, Powerade came calling with a sweet $10 million agreement.
This was actually a big deal because Powerade had not partnered with any athlete in five years. They built this whole campaign around him called “What 50% More Means,” telling his story from being basically unknown in college to becoming an NBA All-Star.
Unfortunately, when Morant got caught up in some controversies later on, Powerade had to pump the brakes and suspend the partnership.
But there’s more.
In 2020, he teamed up with BodyArmor. And two years later, Beats by Dre wanted in on the action. They created a slick 90-second ad called “Dark Mode” that dropped during the Grizzlies-Warriors playoff matchup. Then, back in May 2022, Hulu brought him on board for their “Hulu Sellouts” campaign, pushing their live TV service.
When Did the Trouble in Memphis Start?
Now here’s where things get messy. Morant’s relationship with the Grizzlies has hit some serious bumps lately.
The problems really came to light on Nov. 1 when he apparently clashed with head coach Tuomas Iisalo. That little incident cost him a one-game suspension. But unfortunately, that was not the end of the story.
After Morant put up just eight points against the Lakers on Oct. 31, 2025, word got out that Iisalo called him out in the locker room about his effort and whether he was really leading the team. Instead of taking the feedback and moving on, Morant got defensive about it.
When reporters asked why his playing time was cut, he basically told them to ask the coaches themselves. The team’s response? They benched him for the next game against Toronto. That’s not exactly a sign of a healthy player-team relationship.
Now trade whispers are getting louder. If we see recent reports, then the Sacramento Kings and Minnesota Timberwolves are the teams that might be interested in bringing Morant aboard. Now will the Grizzlies actually pull the trigger on a trade? It all remains to be seen.
