Ja Morant and Vince Williams Jr. seen arguing during Grizzlies Germany practice — what’s behind it? | NBA News
On Wednesday, a heated moment between Memphis Grizzlies teammates Ja Morant and Vince Williams Jr. caught the attention of NBA fans. During a shootaround in Berlin ahead of Memphis’ game against the Orlando Magic, the two players were involved in a verbal exchange that lasted over a minute as seen in the footage. The video got viral also because of the ongoing chatter about Morant’s future with the team.
Ja Morant and Vince Williams Jr. have tense exchange during Grizzlies shootaround in Germany
The video shows Morant and Williams Jr. speaking aggressively, gesturing toward each other in what appeared to be a disagreement during pregame practice. Multiple reports confirm that the exchange was verbal and no physical altercation took place.The Grizzlies were holding a regular shootaround session in preparation for the European matchup and the interaction between Morant and Williams Jr. took place during this routine practice. This incident has drawn extra attention because it comes at a time when the Grizzlies are under scrutiny for both performance and roster decisions. Morant has already faced intense media focus this season regarding trade speculation and his availability.While the moment was not that huge, fans and commentators quickly linked it to broader discussions about team chemistry even though there is no confirmation of locker-room issues.Speculation surrounding Morant’s future in Memphis has been widely reported by multiple outlets. Teams have reportedly expressed interest in Morant ahead of the trade deadline and league sources suggest the Grizzlies are monitoring offers.It’s important to note that the shootaround exchange does not confirm any of these reports. Morant has publicly stated he will “live with it” if a trade occurs and has denied any rift with coaches or team leadership. Memphis has also cited injury reasons for Morant’s absence in certain games, including a right calf contusion before the Berlin matchup.While this exchange between Morant and Williams Jr. attracted attention, things like these are common and do not necessarily indicate deeper issues within the locker room.No one knows what they were talking about, and it could simply be a game strategy that isn’t aligning. Until anyone involved speaks up, we can only speculate.The Grizzlies are traveling through Europe and preparing for key matchups, and more clarity on any roster or trade decisions will come through official channels rather than isolated practice moments.Also read – Fans amazed as Julius Randle and his wife buy 60 acres of land to build a home, call it “the size of a neighborhood”
