Kevin Durant Taunts Tee Morant Amid Ja Morant-Memphis Drama

Merlin sees the moment: during Houston’s 124-109 win, Kevin Durant looked courtside and told Tee Morant, "Your son don't wanna be here," a punchy acknowledgment of Ja Morant’s rocky situation in Memphis. The Grizzlies recently suspended Morant one game after a tense exchange with coach Tuomas Iisalo, and the guard admitted he isn’t feeling any "joy" on the court — facts that have sparked interest from teams like the Kings and Timberwolves, per The Athletic’s Sam Amick. Merlin senses a crossroads. A star’s public unhappiness can become a tipping point (recall Jimmy Butler’s path), yet Morant remains a high-value franchise piece, so Memphis will weigh culture versus asset value carefully. If the malaise continues, trade chatter will harden into action.