Klay Thompson Fires Back at Ja Morant Trash Talk

After Memphis’ 102-96 win, Ja Morant — sitting in street clothes — taunted Klay Thompson on a local broadcast: "Tell 'em who the best shooter in the house was. It wasn't bro from Golden State." Thompson shot back in the locker room, calling Morant a "funny guy" who "rarely takes accountability" and saying the jab "offered nothing of intelligent depth." The spat matters because it highlights lingering bad blood, Morant’s rocky form (17.9 points on 35.9% shooting) and the optics of a star out of the game trash-talking. Merlin sees a verbal knockout landed by experience over frustration. With Morant battling injuries and consistency and Thompson carrying championship credibility, this rivalry is more bark than bite now — but it can flare. Circle Feb. 27.