One of the critical factors driving the Rockets' interest in Ja Morant is the diminishing performance of Fred VanVleet. In the previous season, he averaged an impressive 17.4 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 8.1 assists per game, but this year he is struggling, posting just 14.2 points along with a career-low shooting percentage of 38%.

The Grizzlies organization, my teammates, especially Ja Morant, he has been helping me a lot. He’s my big brother, he teaches basketball skills, English…

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant will miss his sixth straight ... but just 2 1/2 games behind Houston for second place.