However, according to NBA analyst Stephen A. Smith, players don’t feel safe when they travel to Memphis, which could prevent the team from reaching its full potential.

The Memphis Grizzlies traded guard Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic on Sunday morning, receiving a sizable package consisting Cole Anthony, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, four unprotected first-round picks and a future pick swap.

Smith made some very disparaging comments about the city of Memphis and the Memphis Grizzlies on First Take, and Ja Morant fired back on X. The post Grizzlies Star Ja Morant Stands Up to Stephen A Smith After Memphis Hate appeared first on Heavy Sports.