Memphis Grizzlies All-NBA Guard Ja Morant His agent Jim Tanner, Tandem/YouFirst Sports, stated that he has reached an agreement to extend his designated rookie contract for five years, which is likely to be worth $231million.
Morant, who was selected for All-NBA Second Team in 2011, is guaranteed $192 Million and super-max escalators that will increase the deal to $231,000,000 if he lands on another of the league’s All-NBA team.
Tanner added that the deal includes a 15% trade kicker.
Morant is now 22 years old and has been a true superstar. He averages 27.4 point, 5.7 rebound, and 6.7 assists.
Tanner stated that Ja has become a NBA superstar over the past three seasons. We are extremely proud of Ja for his commitment to improving his game as well as his ability to lead the team. Ja feels right at home with the Grizzlies. He is loved by the organization and city.
Ja’s potential is limitless, both on and off the court. We look forward to supporting him in his quest to continue building his legacy in the league.”
The Grizzlies broke a franchise record by winning 56 games and advanced to round two of the Western Conference playoffs.
Morant won the NBA’s Most Improved Player Award and was named to the All-Star Team for the first-time. Through a series of highlights on the court as well as a huge personality off it, Morant established himself to be one of the most captivating players in the league.
This combination has made Morant one the most prominent young players in the NBA. It has also helped the Grizzlies to be one of the best up-and-coming league teams with a wide array of young talent around him, including big men. Jaren Jackson Jr. guard Desmond Bane. They agreed to a $30 million, two-year deal Thursday night with a guard free of charge. Tyus Jones.
Despite his small market, Morant rose to prominence as a league endorser. This includes national commercial campaigns for Sony/Spiderman/Hulu and marketing agreements with Nike, Beats by Dre, and Panini.
The Western Conference was second this season. Phoenix SunsMemphis beat the Minnesota Timberwolves Six hard-fought games were played in a playoff series win in the first round. It was the team’s first series victory since 2015, before being defeated by the Golden State Warriors Six games were played in the Western Conference semifinals.
Morant, who scored an average of 115 points during the first three Golden State games — including a playoff record-high 47 points in Game 2 — was forced to miss the final three games against Warriors due to a knee injury.
Morant, who was second overall from Murray State in 2019’s NBA draft, was named the NBA Rookie-of-the Year in 2020. His imprint was immediately felt on the franchise. He has swiftly transitioned from the “Grit ’n’ Grind” era to the “Grizzlies of Tomorrow”. Mike Conley Marc Gasol to this young, fast-paced, run and gun team under coach Taylor Jenkins.
Morant went toe-toe in this situation. Damian Lillard Inside the NBA’s bubble in Orlando, Florida as a rookie in its first tournament game. Then, he turned around and defeated the Warriors in San Francisco in the play-in tourney to reach the postseason for only the second time in his professional career.
This report was contributed by Tim Bontemps, ESPN NBA reporter.